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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on primary school fee (6,000 KES) for my 3 children. I added stock to my fish and fruit business (20,000 KES) to strengthen it for improved profit margin.Finally , I bought a bag of dry corn(5,500 KES) for my family consumption.
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?
When I received my second transfer, I plastered my main house with sand and cement worth 30000 KES, cleared a loan that I had with 10000 KES and invested the rest in a grocery-I sell vegetables and fruits that earns me income and cater for my household needs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live more comfortably. I can acquire most of things that I lacked in my life before including eating daily meals, dressing up my children more appropriately and committing myself in gainful activities. I can say that before then I live like a vagabond, begging all around to sustain my life.
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 transfer on boosting my fish mongering and fruit selling businesses that are now good sources of income for me and my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer it gave me hope that I could now achieve all things that I set my mind to do.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship is in the area of finances.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoons are the happiest parts of my day when in my fruits business.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean a lot to me. It was the best news I ever received. Finally we will be able to put up our own house at home.
