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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my third transfer on construction of a new house for my second wife whom I had just married after the first one passed on. Since customary law could not allow her inherit the co-wife's house, I had to spare some money towards the construction of the new house. Secondly, I paid some school fee for my son in secondary school who had shown me much interest on his academics. Lastly, I purchased a cow as a way of investing a portion of the transfer for future payment of my children's school fee.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 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 buying a calf to start a livestock farming, paid school fee for my child in form three and bought two bags of maize to sustain my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the descent house that I have and the livestock farming that have just started.
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 my first transfer on paying school fee for my son so that he is not sent home due to fee arrears. The remaining cash I spent on buying a bag of con for family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt comfort the moment I received my transfer. It was like a relief to me. Thanks to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my sons and daughters who are in primary and secondary schools. The rest of the funds will be used to buy food for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been a successful maize and beans farmer. This endeavour has enabled me to build my own brick house and also buy some cattle.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my sons and daughters who are in primary and secondary schools. If I am unable to raise the required fees some of them may drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when especially when I am having my lunch. Whenever I am eating I always feel very happy.
