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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash transfer to buy building materials such as new iron sheets, cement, steel doors and a cupboard. I want to build a new house, something I know I will achieve in the near future.
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 most of the second transfer to buy build materials as l am planning to build a new house, since l am staying in a house which is almost collapsing down. I also spent the transfer to buy I sack of maize for my consumption, the remaining balance l spent buy goat for my future use.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that l am now sure of having a nice comfortable house where l do not need to worry of its collapsing down.
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 most of my transfer to buy cushions for my seats. I bought 20 tins of maize for my family's consumption and also bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy and instantly knew that all my plans that I told GD would come true. Thank you so much
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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 am facing currently is how to get food for the family, this place is very dry and food prices are high.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when collecting fire wood to take to the market for sale.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I am going to own a good house, livestock and live a better life.
