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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on 3 dairy cow and 5 goats as an investment and bought food for my family,I also bought food and bedding with the remaining amount.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying land after sharing the 70,000 KES cost with my elder brother who produced 40,000 KES and I produced 30,000 KES, I then bought three goats at 10,000 KES, used 5,000 KES on clothes for the family then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I never had anywhere to set my own compound being that am an orphan, but am now happy that I have a land where we'll settle together with my elder brother.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I spent it on a sack of maize and clothing for my household members. I had suspected that it would be hard in the future to afford food and clothing for my household members due to suspected inflation rate in the future.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very relieved. I just switch on my phone and the first thing I saw was the the money. It was just wow!
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is managing to provide for my family with my meagre earnings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
At night. I typically get very busy at day and usually long for night hours when I get time to catch some rest.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will be able to construct a house for my small family. We currently live in a rented house. I also plan to use part of the transfer to start up a small business for my wife. This will add to our daily income as a family.
