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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on plastering my four roomed house from a mud one and now I am relieved from frequent smearing of my previous mud house which was time consuming and tiring most so on rainy seasons .I also bought a bag of maize and other foods for my family's consumption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on building a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am no longer worried of my children seeking for a sleeping place in my neighbors house which was so risky because I now have a spacious house that accommodates us all. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received the first transfer, I used it to buy fishing nets for my personal fishing business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was so excited since I knew I would now afford my own fishing nets.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced is having to skip some meals in a day. This is due to my inability to comfortably provide for the big number of dependants that I have as well as due to the prolonged drought that has hit the area.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest most evenings because at this time I have provided for their daily needs and we sit together as a family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me to build a bigger house which can fit the big number of dependants that currently stay in our small house.
