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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on food and 3 goats, I also start a fishing business for my daily upkeep and paid school fees for my children with remaining cash.
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 my second transfer on furnishing my living room which was initially very empty. At least today I can feel some confidence when somebody requests for a visit at my home because the person will find a better and comfortable place to stay. I also purchased a solar panel to improve the lighting of my home as opposed to the kerosene lamp that I used before that demanded for daily purchase of kerosene.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I today have peace of mind for I don't worry much on how I will acquire the things I lacked in my house.
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?
I spent my first transfer on buying household furniture (sofa seats ) 7200 KES .I paid school fees for my four children who are in primary school 1000 KES.I also added some of my savings to buy a bag of maize 3000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy since I was certain of accomplishing most of my goals such as paying school fees arrears for my four children.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Raising school fees for my children is straining me a lot.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Daytime when I have made my own money and can make a budget with own money.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I intends to build my homestead and become independent.