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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?
My children used to get sick each and every time because of dust from floor . Immediately I got my third transfer I decided to cement my house. Now my children have never contacted diseases related to dust ever since I cemented my house. The money I used to take them with to the hospital I use for other things.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on plastering my floor with cement because it was previously earth now I can mop it. I also bought four goats which are an investment because once they start producing I will be selling them to make money. I then spent the rest on buying a school uniforms and school books for my child.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed greatly, I am at peace and all my worries seem to have gone away. Surely having money is a great thing.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
My children never had clothing since we couldn't afford to buy for them due to poverty and therefore when we received my first transfer, we spent a considerable amount on clothing. My children had also been accosted and beaten up by thugs and he couldn't afford seeking for medication till we received this money that helped him acquire treatment.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My house is leaking and this is causing us a lot of stress so to avoid the stress, we will construct a better iron-roofed house of 30 iron sheets when we will receive upcoming second transfer.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My plan is to use the transfer on cementing my current house, building a toilet since the one we have is almost full,lastly I will use the remaining amount to fence my compound and buying food for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of was when I got a well wisher who helped built my current house, I was living in a very small house which was in a bad state.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on making ends meet and getting food for my family.Being a widow has made things even more difficult since I have no one else to assist me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when together with my children we gather to take our evening meal and chat the evening away.
