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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My house was made of mud and the floor too so their were jiggers and the dust was giving us health problems so when I received my last transfer I used it to buy cement and plaster the floor and the walls. The rest of the money I bought a cow to rear and later when it gives birth it will give me milk.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on buying dairy cow which my family can depend on through production of milk, I also managed to fixed windows and door and what remain I spend on buying 2 bags of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having something that can easily generate income to support my family without being worried about the future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on materials to repair my old sofa set. I bought a mattress and two blankets for my children and food to serve us for a period of time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt relieved when i received my money because i had no money on that day to buy food for my household. This facilitated our meal for that day and subsequent days.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a house for my family and the remaining money I will use it in helping to build the church I am in.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that we have been able to build a house and we have also bought some sheep's through the small jobs that we do.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am sick and my youngest child is also sick,we have not been able to get proper treatment so far.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up in the morning and am feeling well.
