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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on smearing my house with mud to improved its appearance for 10,000 KES, and spent 40,000 KES on treating my orphaned nephew who has been under my care since infancy, but who passed away anyway.
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 second transfer on purchasing 30 pieces of iron sheets and other building materials and constructed a house to replace the small and temporary one that I had before. I am now happy that soon I will transition to the new house that would raise my class to a higher level.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the the fact I am soon moving out of my worn out house to a good and spacious one that I never expected in life.
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 pay school fees for my son 8000 KES and use the remaining transfer to on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy thank you GD for such a wonderful gift.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship currently is feeding ,shortage of water and destroyed farms due to this prolonged drought we are facing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning. This is a blessing that God has granted me to wake up to see a brand new day yet again.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me is heaven sent. I have some fee areas that I want to settle with this first installment. The second installment I plan to build a bigger house as the one I am in is too small to contain all of us.
