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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the transfer very well I used it to build a house because the other one was small and I started a small business of selling maize in business center nearby.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent half of my second transfer on my dowry payment and the other half on buying 30 iron sheets which I will use to build my new home. Its time I should have my own home as per our traditions.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace we have experienced after my dowry payment.
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 a sofa set chair so that my family and visitors can get a comfortable place to sit on. The remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment I received my transfer. I didn't have any cash to spent so receiving the transfer made me very 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 we have found is lack of job that makes it difficult to get our daily needs, this in turn brings conflict within the family
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning because I'm able to see the dawn of a new day
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me because it will give me a chance to have my own home since we're still in our parents home
