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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third building a decent spacious house which I have always dreamt of and now I am happy with a peaceful mind since I have got what I have always desired .I also spent the remaining transfer on buying sofa set seats.
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 bought 25 iron sheets at 16,300 KES,timber at 6,900 KES,fisher boards at 2,700KES,4 pairs of uniform at 2,000 KES,paid 500 KES on school fees,purchased a sack of maize at 4,000 KES,bought nails at 2,500 KES and paid 3,000 KES for labor charges.The rest of the money am still keeping because i have not finished building the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that i now have a house that is being enough 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 spent my token on primary school fees (3000), shoes and socks (700), a goat (3000), 2 chicken (600) and food (2500).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and buy chairs 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?
We are planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a casual worker for many years. I was able to save my wages and eventually bought some livestock.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a better house for my family. My current house is dilapidated and I fear that it might collapse anytime.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because I am able to praise the Lord.
