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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on two cows, of which my husband used one to pay bride price to my parents, bought school uniform for our children and spent the balance on dry corn and assorted food for my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a decent spacious three roomed iron sheet house and now I no longer stay in a small squeezed grassed thatched house . I bought a solar lamp and now my children find it easier while studying at night as opposed to before when they used to use lantern for lighting .I also gave my daughter some money for upkeep.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differences in my daily life are I am happly living in a spacious decent three roomed house hence I no longer face challenges that I had while living in a small squeezed leaky grassed thatched house.I am also blessed and happy seeing my children through their education with ease since I paid their school fees with the first transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because it gave me hope of farming that season
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying utensils, school uniforms, school shoes, one bag of maize, I also bought seeds and fertilizer that I used in farming
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have currently is getting my family's basic needs since casual labour doesn't pay enough to feed them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have gotten my pay from the work I have done because I can afford food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me because my livelihood is going to change.Am so happy
