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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on building a decent iron sheet house which accomodates my family members and I comfortably since the house that I was staying in before the transfer was small and squeezed . The rest of the transfer spent on buying food
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 my second transfer on paying dowry and iron sheets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having paid dowry. This has given me peace with my in-laws and this also makes me proud as a man, finally I can walk with my head up. I also have iron sheets which gives me the hope of soon having my house because currently I'm staying in my grand parents house.
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 my first transfer transfer to buy a cow at 7,000 KES. I also bought cushions for my seats and also bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I had just arrived in the village and I had no job. This money helped me alot. Thank you GD
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have no job hence providing food and building my own house for the family becomes hard.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the morning because it's when I plan myself for the activities of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money, will help me start a business of brick making for sustainability. I will also be able to construct a descent house for my family.
