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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($480 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my transfer to pay my child's schools worth 20,000 KES a form two, and as well bought a sofa set worth 15,000 KES and the remaining balance I spent on household meals. My house did not have a sofa but now I have good seats.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 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 constructing a house since I used to live in my co- wife's house. I also bought a furniture and 2 goats as my future saving plan.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer share a house with my co-wife since I have a new furnished house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 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 building timber worth 8000 KES and used 2000 KES on buying food for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a new house because my current house is soon falling. I also have the plans of paying school fee for my daughter who is in college.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a new house. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my children. Finally l would like to open up a business to help substitute my husband's source of income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and bought sheep for our family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for our children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.
