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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to pay school fees my children and bought food for my family, I also bought a piece of land in preparation for the next planting session.am glad my children will not be sent home for school fees again.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on paying a land I purchased where I'm planning to build my compound.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is finally having a piece of land of my own. I feel more at peace and independent.
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 to buy a fishing net and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,with my fishing business I am able to provide food for my family.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge has been lack of stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favorite part of the day is in the morning,when my spouse is back from fishing safe and sound.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money has brought a lot of joy in my life knowing that my spouse will stop going fishing and will now start up a business which will be our major source of income.
