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We invested half of our transfer into my husband music career by buying him musical instruments he performs with in live bands, I spent the other htlf on buying a television set and seats which I didn't have.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having seats which makes my house more lively and being able to boost my husband's source of income through buying him musical instrument s he needed .
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 paying school fees for my child.I also started a small business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment when I received my money and jumped.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is not being able to pay school fees for my children and as a result they are always sent away from school from time to time to get the balance which unfortunately I do not always have.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I get to earn my wages from the casual works that I engage in around the village like assisting at the lake and when it is not so dry,tilling peoples land.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means the start of a more stable and consistent education system for my children.I am happy because now they won't be sent home every now and then to come back for school fees arrears.
