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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought a motorcycle with the third transfer because we did not have a stable source of income. Currently, my spouse uses the motorcycle for taxi services and we are earning good income out of it which has improved our living standards.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 buy building materials like irons sheets, timber, nails and steel door which I have used to build and fix on my house. I sent some amount to pay laborers who were building my house, I bought a sack of maize for consumption and the remaining amount, I spent to buy food for my laborers and my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a bigger and more spacious house than the one I was living in which was much smaller. 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 to buy a sack of maize for my family's consumption, bought fertilizer and beans seeds for planting and also paid school fees for my children who are in primary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because it helped me solve some of my financial problems at that moment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty in my life is that I can't afford basic things and school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is during lunch time when we are having lunch together with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will change my life because I'll be able to build a better house and and buy seats in my house and also start a small business.
