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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($471 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the third transfer to buy cow and two goats but unfortunately the cow died, l also spent the transfer to pay school fee arrears for my children who have been staying home for so long because of fee arrears. The remaining balance l spent to buy 1 bag of maize and food for my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on building a new house and used 5000 KES on buying food and paid school fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really improved because having a drunkard spouse I didn't know I would own a house in my life. I used to sleep in my mother-in-laws' house but now I have a house of my own. This makes me feel so independent and I'm happy about it.
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 2 goats as my saving and pay school fees for my 2 childern. I also bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,being my first time to received such kind of a money,I was truly excited.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm currently facing is finding money to buy food for my children, we are forced to skip some meals to survive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I'm resting with my children, this is when I've worked the whole day and so exhausted that I cannot take anymore duty rather than hearing from my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a joyful life, I have never slept well ever since I was enrolled in the program, I am eagerly waiting for the money to change my lifestyle,I'm tired of being homeless.
