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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($498 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 paying off dowry with this I am happy and comfortable since before the transfer my dowry being paid was impossible due to lack of finances . I also bought building materials such as timbers which I am planning to use on building my homestead , due to traditional customs I can't move out to build my homestead before my elder in- laws have done soo .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my entire second transfer to buy motorcycle for my spouse to use in his transportation business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now very happy because my husband can now support us with the income he gets from the business. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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 buying iron sheets which I want to use to build a house since mine is old.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment when I received my money and prayed.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the first transfer to do farming early next year to have food for my family.
The second transfer I will use to build another big house since this one is small and my family is growing.
The last transfer I would like to pay dowry for my wife and part of it to start a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is being able to have a house that can house my family.
Though still small but we have where to call our own because we did not have a house before.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how we can pay dowry to my place, and having a spacious a house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when having my family around me.They keep my life exciting and give me the hope to work harder.
