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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($468 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 purchase of house construction materials, we are soon putting up a house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy two cows. Gave my brother who was involved in a road accident some cash. Bought 20 pieces of iron sheets which I'll use to establish my home. Settled some soft loans with a portion of the transfer while the rest I used to purchase family foodstuffs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my dream of owning animals has been realized and I believe in the near future I'll own herd of animals.
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 to buy school uniform for my children. I bought 5 tins of maize for consumption and also made a down payment on a cupboard am making to help me store my utensils and valuables.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I was now going to be able to do what I could not do before due to my financial status. Thank you GD for the transfer
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I faced was when my grandmother was sick and I didn't have enough money for her medication till I got some well wishers who were just strangers.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening after hard jobs during the day while relaxing with my familly.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me feel so happy because I will be able to buy my my own land and build a nice house.
