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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought sofa set with my last transfer because the ones I had were worn out and old, I also bought a steel window and a steel door for my house which I built with my second transfer lastly I used part of the last transfer to buy fertilizer, seeds, paid the workers who would help me in ploughing and also bought other farming equipment to help me in farming.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer on buying iron sheets, timber, nails and paid labour fees for constructing a new house since my previous house was partially collapsed.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having built a new house and relocated from the previous house which was almost collapsing.I am so happy and peaceful since I achieved this.
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 on buying solar lamp to save on fuel, bought a bag of maize to sustain my family and bought a school uniform for my child.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I received the money because have never handle such amount of money before.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on building a new house since this one is too old and leaking. I am also planning to buy a goat because my grandson likes herding.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My greatest achievement is that I worked hard last season in my farm and got good harvest that is enough to last for the whole year.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was being sick and unable to pay hospital bill.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when working in my garden because it's where my food comes from.
