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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on plastering my house.I also bought a steel door and windows.I also want to start a motorcycle spare part business.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of going to college and study business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have an iron roofed house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy more materials and built a new house (45000), paid school fees (2000) and bought food (3000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am so happy because there are so many things i could not afford to do but i managed. I had a very small house it was embarrassing to live in with my children but now my children have their own room. I feel more of a human being and even those who looked down upon me now respect me. I am so thankful.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used 2,000 KES to settle some debts. Bought iron sheets at 6,000 KES which I'll use to enlarge my house. I also bought a goat with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to pay my son in high school fee.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy farm equipment to enhance farming and increase production . Secondly l would wish to expand my house because it is not spacious enough to accommodate my family. I would also like to pay school fees for my nephew who is a total orphan and has fees problem. Finally I would wish to pay dowry to my parents inlaw to appreciate them.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my nephew.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough land to build a better house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when my crops are doing good and the weather is also promising knowing that I will get good harvest.
