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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on upgrading my old house to a stone house to make it more presentable since I always wanted to do this (47,000 KES)
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 half of my second transfer on plastering my house and saved the other half.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house was in bad condition and whenever it rained the wall could fall of which required money to repair but finally I have managed to plaster. This has saved me from the stress of having to repair it every time it rains.
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 two sacks of maize for my family's consumption and also restocked my green grocery business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I was now very sure that my life was going to change for the better.Thank you GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have had a challenge providing food for my family since my business earns me so little. In most cases also, my children have had to stay home for lack of school fees
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon after doing my farm work and preparing to go to the market and interact with my customers. I feel happy because that's where I earn a living.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My life is going to change for the better. I wish to expand my small business as well as repair my house and buy my children new clothes.