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Silivia
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
43
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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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 most of my transfer to plaster and paint my house because this was the easiest and cheapest way to maintain it, l also spent the transfer to build kitchen for me to have a place where l can cook because l was cooking outside and when it is raining l was being rained on, the remaining balance l spent to buy ironsheet since l am planning to build for my son a house.
 
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 my transfer on buying two trucks of cement and 20 bags of cement which were used for plastering my house because it used to be mud walled and earth floored. I then bought two bags of corn for my family's feeding during this drought season and used the rest on buying a new mattress since the one I had was very old and worn out.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feed well and sleep comfortably and this has improved my health because I worry no more thanks to GD and the transfers.
 
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 paying fees for my children, bought food for the family consumption and used most of the amount on purchasing seats since I previously had two which were old.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was overjoyed and thanked the Lord for the blessing. I immediately went to withdraw the transfer together with my son and purchased all the items that I needed that very day.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been on how to feed my large family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I get back home and find all my family members life and happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was happy since I will now be able to feed my family.