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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for mychild.I also buit an iron roofed house.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of finishing my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have hope in life because of the house built.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 13,000 KES to buy 20 iron sheets; 10,000 KES to buy poles and nails at 2,500 KES. I spent 5,000 KES on labour on foundation of the house and the rest on school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to feel embarrassed a while back when I ask for money for school fees for my children from other people, but now I can comfortably ensure that my children are able to consistently go to school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
We spent my Token payment on purchase of housing materials and school fee
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house as well as buying small livestock
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a bigger house for my family since my family is very large and my children are many.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I lost my job when I had no family and I married very late and raising my children is very difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when we are together at home as a family.
