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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($473 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on plastering the floor of my house and now I am happy staying in a clean house that has also resulted to reduction of insect infestion mostly jigger infection on my family member's feet .I also bought calf.
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 buying a cow as an investment and added stock to my food selling kiosk. This has completely changed my life since I no longer do labour jobs for people to feed my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income through which I am able to meet my family needs.
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 most of my first transfer to buy iron sheets and nails which I have used to build a bigger house as compared to the one I was living in. I also invested in a small scale retail shop.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy and knew that my dream of building a bigger house would come to a reality.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face was being unable to finish my secondary school education due to lack of school fees. This means that I cannot get a decent job and assist my spouse in providing for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am having my lunch together with my family. Whenever I am eating I always feel very happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my life will change because I plan on buying some dairy cows. I plan on selling the milk that I will get and supplement my family's income thus enabling us to buy various household items.
