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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on 2 heifers for 32,000 KES because I want to be a livestock farmer as this is a good investment. I gave my husband the balance, who removed his shame and fulfilled a traditional requirement by paying bride price to my parents, and these days all the parties involved are at peace.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 purchasing 2 cows and a bull that acted as a way of investing a portion of the transfer for future use, for instance the cows might be sold to pay school fee for my children or even pay my dowry. Secondly, I purchased bedding since the ones I had were so old and torn. Finally, I added a sofa set to the ugly wooden seats that I had before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the acquisition of an independent life, that has really earned be some respect in the entire village.
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 on buying a half a bag of maize to sustain my family, bought school uniforms for my children and bought a bed for comfort.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I received the money because it would help me in buying the things that I lacked.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Since we had a long drought last year and early this year so getting food has been my biggest hardship.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when getting ready to go to bed, especially when I've had something to take for dinner.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to empower me in many ways. I will be able to pay fee for my children, repair my house and buy stock of maize grains that we can survive on until next harvest.
