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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on renovating my house which was almost collapsing on us due to the so many cracks on its walls. I therefore brought down all the walls and built them up a fresh after which I plastered the entire house. I am now so happy and confident living in a very strong and permanent house that I least expected.
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 my second transfer on extending my current to be more spacious at 38,500 KES, am still having 11,500 KES which I'll add to the next transfer then cement my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a very spacious house that accommodates me and my children well, unlike before when I used to squeeze in a tiny space with my children.
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 the first transfer on buying 2 bags of maize being that it was a dry season, I also bought radio and solar lump to avoid buying kerosene each time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I had already set a plan on how to spent that money without regret.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Business has gone down hence no income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I sell everything I took to the market, I feel happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will repair my house so that it looks decent and buy livestock which I will sell later to help me raise school fees for my children.
