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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Getting fish from a far off place was difficult because I had to use fare, so when I received my third transfer I used the whole amount on purchasing a fishing net and a boat that my children operate. I am glad that currently I get fish nearby and this has greatly increased my profits because they also allow me to buy the fish at a cheaper price that hence selling for a high amount in our local market.
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 my second transfer on repairing my fishing boat at a cost of 25000 KES, bought fishing ropes worth 15000 KES and paid fee for my child in a private primary school with the remaining amount of money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that my fishing business is now earning me a lot of income and am able to afford most of my family needs without any problem.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying two goats at 5,000 KES, paid 3,000 KES school fee for my child in primary school, I then used the rest of the money to buy 40 kilograms of maize at 2,000 KES. I used my own money while withdrawing the money form the Mpesa agent.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer because no one has ever given such big amount of cash.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" The biggest challenge I face on a regular basis is having to go a day without a meal or just affording one meal a day
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest most mornings because if managing to wake up alive and healthy
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"Receiving this money is going to raise my economic status by boosting my fish business and providing for the needs of my family"
