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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 25,000 KES to plaster my house, then spent 10,000 KES on fees and the remaining balance to purchase household funiture and food.
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 second transfer to renovate my house and bought household item such as bedding,furniture and utensils.I also boost my fish vendor business and pay school fees for my 2 children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that with my business I am able to educate my children and provide food for my family.
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 most of my first transfer to buy mattress since the one l had was too small and it was very uncomfortable. I also spent the transfer to give my mother as a token and the remaining balance l spent to buy 1 sack of maize since there was low produce in our village.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy that, I could not wast any minute with the money in my E-mpesa account, l went and withdrew it all.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying school fees has been a real burden in my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
During morning hour's when preparing my children to go to school.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The funds will help me in paying school fees for my children and also expanding my business
