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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on paying fees for my two children who are in high school and this was a relieved for me since they were not being sent home for school as a result that term they performed well as compared to other terms in school . I also bought fifteen pieces iron sheets which I am planning to use them on building my decent house .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials that I used to build a new house. I have been homeless, living in someone's house but I now I have my very own. I also bought furniture and food for my family using part of the transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am no longer homeless. My family now have a roof over their heads and I feel so secure as I do not fear for any evictions.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing 10 pieces of iron sheets to keep in readiness for construction of a new house. I am a watchman in one of the compounds around my area, being houseless though with a wife and kids, I requested my boss for an accommodation which was granted but with some ultimatums. I am pleased that give directly has set me on a pace of purchasing materials to construct a house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so good when I received my transfer since I had no food at all to feed my children on that day.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on building our house because at the moment we are sheltered in our neighbors home. I plan to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my children and buy food for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that through my casual work I have managed to buy iron sheets that I will use to build my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was losing my first wife. It took me time to accept her demise from this family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am from work and have been paid my daily wage because my family is going to get a meal.
