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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on furniting my house that I had built with the second transfer.I boughg a sofa seat set and a mattress . I also bought a solar lamp which I use for lighting at night and this has save my family and I alot since I no longer use the traditional lartern for lighting which was expensive interms buying parafin.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 building an iron roofed house at 30,000 KES, bought a mattress at 3,000 KES, used 7,000 KES to start a kiosk business then used the rest of the cash on little home errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer stay in a rental house as before now that I have my own house. Am also able to get some income from my shop business to cater for my basic needs, unlike before when I totally relied on my husband.
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 my first transfer to buy bedding,utensil and furniture.I also bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy at heart thank you GD.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is economic instability,my husband is fisherman and we all depend on him for provision of basic needs right now he cant go fishing due to water hyacinth hence finding it hard to fend for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am doing my household chores.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money brought so much happiness since I'll be able to move out of this rental and build my house at home. I'll also open a small business for sustainability of my family.
