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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to plaster my house since l wanted to stay in a nice plastered house like other people . The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee arrears for my son who was in secondary school.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to cement both walls and floor of my house. Bought and fixed metallic door. I also gave my wife some money to expand her cereal business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in a descent house which is also easy to clean.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a sack of maize at 5000 KES while 5000 KES was spent on paying school fees
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money my heart was full of joy.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is raising school fees for my children in form three and form one.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when I am spending time with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy and less stressful because I know that the life of my family is going to change.I will never worry much because of school fees.
