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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time 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 spacious three roomed house and now my heart is at peace since I have acquired the shelter that I used to admire my whole life . I also bought sofa seat and paid school for my child is in high school .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I constructed a semi-permanent house of 36 iron sheets worth 32000 KES and spent the rest on a cow. I decided to constructed the house since my former one was too tiny to accommodate us for instance we never had privacy between us (parents) and our children but we now have and again, a cow was important too since it has become one of my major asset.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Currently, I have a better house-one which is bigger enough to accommodate us well together with my visitors. Generally, I live and sleep more comfortably as opposed to before. It is the biggest difference I can mention in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a goat for rearing and the remaining cash I spent on buying a bag of dry maize to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer. I felt joy and happiness over my life. Thanks to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfers on fee payment for my two children in secondary school forms two and three. I will also spent it on renovating my house since the materials used to make it are now old making the house week. Its roof leaks too.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I had good harvest from my farming that ensured we had no food shortage for a considerable period of time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest struggle is on fee payment for my schooling children and providing food for them too. This is because I have no basic source of income. The walls of my house are also falling and the roof is leaking. We are thus faced with the hardship of finding a better housing. I am also battling growth illness which I need to undergo a surgery but I am not able to raise the medical bill.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I rarely feel happy. I always have the thoughts of how to raise school fees and find food for the family. I only feel happy when the fees is settled and my family has food.
