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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($473 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my transfer on construction of a new house since the one I had before was just a temporary structure which was almost collapsing. I was therefore so excited when I finally managed to construct a three roomed house, an expectation I totally didn't have.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials and building a house since my previous one was small and could not accommodate the whole of my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having a descent bigger house is the biggest difference in my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay school fees for my child and also bought a sack of maize for my family's consumption
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I did not have money or food in my house at that particular moment. Thank you GD
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge in my life is that I stay in a small house which is in bad condition
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day mid day when I have received some little income for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy because I have never heard of such a thing like GD. Its like I am dreaming. I have never been lucky to get grants in my whole life. I feel my life is already changing because when I get this money I am going to invest in fishing.
