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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 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 building a 3-roomed house, which is not yet completed (50,000 KES) . I did this since housing was a priority as my current house is very weak it could fall any time.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 building materials and building a big descent house for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a descent house which can accommodate the whole of my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on 1 lorry of sand in preparation for plastering my house when I get more money. I also bought assorted food items that my family needed.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I was full of praise and joy in my heart because I knew the big gap between my plans and my achievements would be bridged a little because of the transfer
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is lack of a good house, housing assets and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at night when am going to bed. This is because I tend to at least forget some of my family needs or burdens.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes feel like there is going to be a great change in my life,this is so because am going to expand my house,start a business, buy food and pay school fees for my children.
