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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 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 plastering our 2 room house and buying a sewing machine (25,000 KES) to increase my practical skills and start a business since I had trained partially earlier on.
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 majorly on extending my house to a larger size and bought a sewing machine. I bought iron sheets, timber and paid labour costs for enlarging my small house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having replaced my leaking roof with new iron sheets and enlarging my house to a bigger size. I am so happy and thankful because I could have not made it if I never received the transfers.
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 have been saving to build a house since I have been staying in my late co-wife's house for a while now and this situation has been very uncomfortable hence I added my first transfer onto my savings to enhance my project to become a reality.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing my dream of having my own house hence I am now happier as I longer stay at my late co-wife's house and furthermore my self -esteem has raise at a higher level because I also have the feeling of belonging unlike before.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we don't have a stable source of income to sustain the needs of the family. We rely on casual jobs which are seasonal. This makes life so unbearable at times when there are no jobs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up alive and am able to weed my farms.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy. I am extremely excited because I believe this money will make me move out of poverty. I plan to construct a bigger house for the family and also start a business.
