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Ruth's family
Ruth
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
28
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on plastering our 3 room house built using the second transfer to make it more durable. I spent the balance on a bag of dry corn for family consumption, since we did not harvest enough as a result of harsh weather conditions and a small piece of land..
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all of my second transfer on purchasing house construction materials (iron-sheets, timber, nails, water, steel door and windows) and build a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that today I live in a better, more spacious and presentable house. Living in a more spacious house motivates me to work harder to get more household items to fill the spaces in my house. Today, my house can accommodate many guests unlike before when I had to take my guests to my brother-in-law's house to sleep because I lacked enough space.
 
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 food for my family and start a poultry business with the remaining transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was able to provide food for my family.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Due to rise in economy, am having a lot of financial constraint that I can't meet the basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning's makes me happy because God has granted me another day to live and I can now do my daily work as scheduled.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means that I will be able to expand my small business and earn enough capital to enable me to sustain my business.