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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my entire third transfer to purchase a second hand motorcycle to ease my movement since am a freelance photographer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is getting more returns out of the two business, we are now able to meet our family needs without much stress.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying my own photo printing machine instead of spending more to print my photos at someone's photo studio which was rather expensive on my side (I am a photographer). I gave my wife the remaining money to start flavoured drinks selling business to supplement what I get from my business.
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 a camera, I am a photographer and that is my source of income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was home in the evening just about to take dinner when I received the money and I felt very grateful because I realized that with the money my plans would fall into place.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to improve my photography business. I also plan to spend the transfer to start a poultry farm that can act as additional source of income. I also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my siblings.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have worked hard and managed to construct a house for my family. My parents died long time ago when we were still young and so I had to discontinue with my schooling and hustle for the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my parents died and I had to take the responsibility of providing for the whole family. They died while I was still young and therefore it was a challenging task.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when am involved in my business. I am a photographer and I passionately love my work.
