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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 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 a second-hand motorcycle, that is used to transport goods and people around the village for my daily income.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing 18 pieces of ion sheets and constructed a house to replace the small one that I had before. I also purchased 2 cows to help me kick off livestock farming.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I today have my own livestock not as before when the desire for livestock forced me into grazing for other people.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a sack of maize at 4,200 KES, school uniforms and books for my two children at 1,400 KES, used 3,600 KES to cement the floor of my house, then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer because I had no money at that time hence the transfer came as a blessing.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of funds to pay school fees for my children and also buy cows for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the morning when i wake up with a hope for a better tomorrow.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means changed life for am going to buy cows for ploughing hence improved agricultural productivity.
