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William
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
37
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 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 completion of building and plastering of a two room house for 34,000 KES since I lived in a grass-thatched house where it rained on me thoroughly at night during rainy seasons.I believe proper shelter is of paramount importance so this was my priority number one. I also bought bedding and family clothing.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to buy building materials as I planing to build a spacious iron-roofed house, since I am staying in a thatched leaky house where l was being rained on when it is raining. The remaining balance l spent to buy clothes and food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my children and l are now putting on very nice clothes and eating well like other people in our village.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to buy iron sheets which I intend to use in building my new house, I bought clothes for my children, ten tins of maize for my family's consumption and also bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I knew that some of problems will be solved and my life will change after the transfers.
 
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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 am facing currently is raising my children as a single parent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when repairing motorcycles for my customers.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be living in iron roofed house that I plan to build as soon as I get it.