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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($461 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of third transfer on building a fishing boat which my husband uses at the moment for fishing and now life is easier since my husband gets double profits from the sold harvested fish which can sustain my family's needs, before the transfer life was really hard as my husband was just a peasant causal worker doing farm work on the wealthier neighbors' farm which at time was a dangerous work when going through the thicket of bushy fallow land. I also built kitchen and paid school fees for my child who is in high 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 repairing my boat which had been split by heavy tides in the lake. That resulted into much losses as I could not get the daily income as I did before. I also purchased a solar panel to relieve me from the daily burden of purchasing kerosene.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have restored my previous fishing activity which I least expected to restore. My living standard has also improved more than it was before.
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 paying 4,000 KES school fee for my child in high school, bought two school uniforms and shoes for my two school children at 1,200 KES, 60 kilograms of maize at 2,500 KES, then used the rest on food for the house. My child is now comfortably in school with no fee arrears and my smaller children also dress smartly while going to school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer because it would help me to fend for my children's basic needs.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have not been able to raise money to buy basic needs for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the morning because God has enabled me and my family to see another day
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My life is really going to change, I have been working for people in their farms so that I can get money to buy food for my family. This money will really help me because am going to start my own business which will generate some income.
