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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of last transfer to build a kitchen for my children to have a place where they can spend their night, since they were sleeping at the neighbor's house and this was very risky being that they are girls. I also spent the transfer to buy furniture since l did not have enough furniture and yet l have a bigger family.
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 my second transfer on plastering my house. I also bought a bed and a mattress.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a strong and neat house.
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 a bag of dry corn and assorted food items (4,000 KES) as well as tractor hire to plough my land as well as maize seeds in preparation for food production (5,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I could not contain my joy since this was just the right timing because I had Projects that had stalled but now I could afford to take care of them
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being a farmer, the biggest hardship I face is that I am unable to provide food for my family due lack of farm inputs and harsh weather condition hence poor production from the farm.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during the day because I share so many problems with people. This releases for me stress.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money is going to open a new chapter my life since I will be able to purchase household materials such chairs which I have never owned. I will also be able to construct a good toilet for improved hygiene. The amount will also help me renovate my house which is in bad condition. Upon receiving this money, I will buy livestock to produce milk hence increased food production for my family.
