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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($480 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
The cash I received from GD I used on finishing the house that I had started building. In addition to that, I used part of the cash to pay school fees for my children and my nephews.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I decided to plaster the walls and floor of my main house with sand and cement. I am happy that the house looks good now since before then, it had a lot of crevices and just that pathetic.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer live in an earthed house. It is good to live in a cemented house since it comes with peace and health benefits-I am not exposed to excessive dusts and again, I don't need to smear all the time to maintain it.
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 buying a new door which I installed on my house because I previously did not have a door. I then spent the rest of the transfer on buying food for my family and paying some school levies for my children who are in lower primary.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer I felt like I could now be able achieve all my life's goals and plans.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Getting food for the children is much difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I have sold my fish and has money
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I intend to buy a fishing boat that I will use to catch fish in the lake and sell to trader's at the beach, therefore increasing my income level.
