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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47000 KES ($459 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
In my area.the main economic activity is fishing, so most part of my third transfer I spent on making a boat. The profits I make helps me in school fees and upkeep for my family. I also paid school fees for my children in school using the remaining amount.
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 most of the second transfer to plaster my house since l was staying in a very dusty house and l wanted to stay in a very neat house. I spent the transfer to pay school fee for my child who is in secondary school. The remaining balance l still have it with me as l am planing to dig and build pit-latrine.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a very nice comfortable house which is easy to maintain, l am also eating well as compared to before.
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 funeral expenses. My daughter in-law had just passed out by the time the transfer was sent. Being an emergency which caught me unaware, I had to direct all the transfer towards it. am so happy that the transfer helped give her the best send off she deserved.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my transfer, I felt so happy despite the somber mood that prevailed in my home. With no source of finance to cater for the funeral, I found a solution.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The greatest hardship I have faced is inability to provide food for my children following extreme poverty that I have been experiencing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get some little profit from my small business that can enable me buy some food for my household.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot of stress relieve. I have been having much challenge in meeting daily needs of my household like education for my children, food and even clothing. I hope I will be able to achieve my dreams of better living.
