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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($495 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to pay debt that l borrowed from women group when they were almost auctioning everything in my house . The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee arrears for my children after they have stayed home for a while.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent on my second transfer on buying iron sheets, windows and doors then spent the rest on food and school fees for my child.I am looking foward for the last transfer to spend on building because I am cuurently renting a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have paid fee for my son who was often sent home and bought building materials for my future house. This is the biggest difference in my daily life because I will soon relocate from a rental house to my own home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the token transfer paying school fee to my child in secondary school, I also bought few households items that I didn't have before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because that money came while I was undergoing lot of difficulties.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, I intend to use part of the transfer to build my house at home, because currently I don't have a house.Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to pay school levies my three children in primary school. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to buy furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am very proud of is, having been able to provide for the basic needs of my family despite the the challenges I have faced, with savings from my small business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying rent every month, is the biggest hardship I have faced.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings after we've had supper together as a family, and sharing the events of the day.
