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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer on sand, cement and paint which I have used to renovate my house from mud to plastered, I paid laborers who renovated my house. I bought iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build a kitchen because I was cooking in the open and could be rained at times. The remaining amount, I spent to pay school fees for my children who are in academy because I did not want them to be sent home from school.
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 buying a sofa set at 15,000 KES, a cow at 18,000 KES, a steel door and two steel windows 11,000 KES, then used the rest of the cash on other house errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer borrow seats whenever I have visitors because I now have my own seats. Am also hopeful of milking my own cow in the near future hence I'll no longer use black tea or porridge as now.
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 purchasing a mattress to replace the old and torn one I used before. At least I can attest the comfortable nights I missed with my old mattress that I experience today. Other than that, I purchased my children enough food stuff and paid them school fees to facilitate their learning.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so good when I received my transfer as it was my first time receiving such a large amount of money via my mpesa.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I don't have a job and supporting my children on my own is a big challenge
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when my children have something to eat.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me to set up a business which is something I have always wanted to do but due to lack of money and support I have not been able to set up one.
