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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I have spent 18,000 KES out of my third transfer to build a kitchen.I decided to build a kitchen because it acts as another room for my children lodge and it has made my cooking less cumbersome unlike before when i was affected by cold,strong winds and rains. I have kept the remaining money in my savings account for next year's school fees thus i don't have to worry about the fees anymore come next year when he is set to join secondary school.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Yes, my goal is to expand my fish selling business in the near future,this is my family source of income so expanding it will go along way in giving me more returns to cater for other needs.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if i never received the transfers because through my business i am able to meet the most essential needs of my family and it would also ease the process of taking my son to school next because of the savings i have.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spend my second transfer to pay school fee for my children for 20000 KES, i also bought a steel door for 7500 KES, i bought a sack of maize 2500 KES.I also game my parents 10000 KES, the rest i spend on daily household food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest different in my life is that i manage to clear school fee for my children and so far i am capable to provaid the basic needs for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used this token to take care of myself and my newborn. I bought clothes and food and other emerging needs (10000)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and pay debt with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to set up a business that I will use to provide for my family and plaster my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have a house and I am struggling to provide for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am not able to provide for my family since I am the mother and father to my children and I don't have a job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am working and my children are in school.
