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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on cementing the internal walls of my house and I no longer get expose to dust which I did when I was living in my previous mud house that lead to respiratory infections on my family members recurrently .I also bought a cupboard and a goat with the remaining transfer .
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 first transfer on cementing the outer walls of my house at 48,050 KES then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that the walls of my house no longer break during the rains because it is now cemented hence the heavy work of repairing the walls is cut down.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I used 4800 KES to buy dry maize for my family's food since I had no food in the house. The rest of the balance was used to buy school uniforms and to clear school fees for my three children in primary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so relieved the moment I received my money because I was in dire need of money to pay my children's fees and buy food at the moment.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I currently have is lack of proper income to fend for my families needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is at night.This is when I'm done with all the days work and I can then have a peaceful sleep.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money,brings joy in my life because I'll be able to start an income generating project such as a business ,to help fend for my families needs.
