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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($480 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought iron sheets worth 23000 KES because I wanted to build my own house.I did not have a house since we were staying in a rental house and paying rent sometimes is not easy due to no stable income.I saved the remaining amount with an intention of paying fee for my son who is soon joining form one.
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 the whole of my second transfer on buying a piece of land that I'm planning to use in building my compound since I'm currently staying in a rental house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a piece of land of my own. I finally feel at peace knowing that I already have a place to build my own compound.
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 on buying school uniforms for my two children in primary at 1,200 KES, a cupboard at 7,500 KES then used the rest of the cash on daily foods for the house. Am now happy that my children no longer go to school hungry as before and they also dress very smartly while going to school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer because no one ever give such a good amount of cash to a stranger for free.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is that, I am unable to offer my children the best education due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the morning. This the time I thank God for opening for me another chapter of life.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use part of this money upon receiving it to buy a piece of land thereafter use the remaining to purchase building materials to build a home to settle with my family.
