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Pauline
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
34
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on seats (27,000 KES) since we did not have seats and this was a good opportunity and also 3 goats ( 15,000 KES) for wealth creation. The balance I spent on primary school fee for 7 children since I also take care of orphans.
 
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 most of the second transfer to buy furniture since l did not have proper furniture to site on. I also spent the transfer to buy head of sheep as l have been longing to keep sheep. The remaining balance l spent to buy 2 sack of maize for my consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have my better furniture l do not need to borrow furniture as compare to before when l had to borrow furniture from the neighbors when l have visitors.
 
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 on tilling land at 3,500 KES, bought ten iron sheets at 6,000 KES, I then used the rest of the cash to purchase maize for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the transfer and I thanked God for it.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is how to get food for my family and pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at night when my family has taken evening meal.This is when I tend to get satisfied that they are happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a blessing to me as I am going to start up a business, build a house and take care of my family.