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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer on cement and sand which I have used to cement the house I built with the second transfer which was dusty, I spent some amount to pay laborers who cemented my house. I used a portion to pay school fees for my children who are in high school because this is the only to secure their future. The remaining amount, I spent on sofa set to add beauty to my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials that I used to build a new school. My previous house was almost collapsing and leaking. I used to suffer when it rained as the house was leaking so much. I also spent part of the transfer to pay school for my son who is secondary school. I paid the whole amount at once and now I am at peace.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is sleeping without having to think that my son will be sent away from school as I have cleared his school fees. I can also sleep in peace and comfortably as I do not fear being rained on anymore. I have a roof over my head.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent half of my first transfer to pay school fees for my child in secondary school. The remaining amount was spent on buying a steel door that was fixed in the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the money. I was beginning to get worried on where I would get money to pay school fees for my child.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that getting school fees for my children is not an easy task and at times they stay at home while other children are in school learning.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to the field in the morning to burn charcoal for sale. This makes me happy as I am able to get some cash which I can use to support my family with.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means that I will be able to renovate my house by plastering it with cement and my children will also be able to get school fees so that they don't waste time at home due to lack of fees.
