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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 the last transfer to build my own home since l was staying at my brother's home where l was not comfortable mostly to do my personal development.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my is second transfer on purchasing household items (a cupboard, furniture, Television, hoofer, and a mattress) @32500 Kes, 2 pigs @2000 Kes, and 3 goats @9000 Kes and spent the rest on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now own most of the assets which I wished to have but I lacked the money to buy them. My wife used to complain a lot over her back pain but since we bought nice seats, the pain has reduced. My children used to admire children whose parents owned TV but they can today enjoy watching TV in their own house and I too do not have to live home at night in the name of going to watch football in the nearby centre. This has also strengthened the bond between my wife and I.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I gave 5000 KES to my wife to start a business of selling fried potatoes (chips). I then bought dry maize worth 3000 KES, then used the balance to buy season cushions and other food stuffs for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy the moment I received my money because I needed to assist my wife to start up a business.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough income to provide for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the day, because i get to hang out with guys my age and make fun as we wait for customers to carry on our motocycles at the stage
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My wife works as an untrained teacher in our village school, i work as a motorcycle rider. The income is not enough because we are both working as casuals, which means little pay. Getting this money will help me because i will buy my own motorcycle and set up a business for my wife so we can both be independent
