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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spend part of my third transfer on buying a dairy cow since I plan to sell the calves when it gives birth and use the money on paying school fee for my children. I also bought a bag of maize that we ate as a family since we got less produce during the last harvesting season and a mattress because I was previously sleeping on a mat which was uncomfortable. The remaining amount went on a solar lantern for lighting purposes which has greatly helped in charging my phone and seats since I had outdated ones.
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 on iron sheets, nails and timber then paid construction fees for building a house. My previous house was very old and small so I prioritised on building.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the house I have built. I am living peacefully and more comfortable than before I moved to this house. Thanks to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first transfer on buying a bag of maize at 4500 KES and used the rest of the money on buying both clothes and books for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I was so happy, smiled and thanked God because I had totally nothing in my house at that moment.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, I intend to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my two children, whom I expect to join secondary school next year. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to expand this my house, because it is small. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to start a small business of selling charcoal.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am very proud of is that, I have been able to pay school levies for my children, despite the challenges I have been going through.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, paying school levies for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, after I have managed to get some food for my family, and I am sure that they will eat.
