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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a second hand motor cycle for 53,000 KES that my husband is using to ferry people and goods from one point to another for our daily sustenance.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 three cows.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having cows. In future after they have given birth I'll be getting milk both for sale and family consumption.
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 used half the amount of my first transfer to pay school fees for my child and used the rest to buy 3 iron sheets which I used to construct a kitchen since b I used to cook outside and would get so disorganized by bad weather.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy the moment I received my money because i needed money to clear my child's school fees.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship is drought.We've not had any harvest for the last two seasons.Our income is also not enough to buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning.l like starting my day with a prayers and a morning devotion.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will be a big relief to my family.We will be able to improve our health and well being.
