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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 a portion of my third transfer on a sofa set to furnish the new house that I had just constructed using my second transfer. Secondly, I purchased a solar panel for lighting my house. My previous house was lit using a kerosene lamp which worked well for me because it was just single roomed. The new house being three roomed required a better lighting system and thus the reason for the purchase of the solar panel. I am very happy today that I live like a king in the palace.
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 used a larger portion of the transfer to built a new iron roofed house. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest different in my daily life is that I now have a stable house. I also catch my sleep on a mattress. I had a small house which was at the verge of going down but couldn't manage to establish a better one due to financial constraints. Apart from that, I was only spreading some papyrus reeds on the floor to have a sleep since I could not afford a mattress. All these sufferings are no more, I live a happy man.
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 the first transfer on buying bedding, furniture and a pair of shoes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt so happy.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the transfer to buy cows to keep as my assets.I also plan to start a small kiosk business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My greatest achievement is that I have managed to work hard and build a house for family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that my income is so small to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I wake up to go to work in the farm.
