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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer to buy solar because I had one tin lamp which was not enough for the whole house , I bought sand and cement which I have used to plaster my house which I built with the second transfer. I bought window shutters to help close my windows and the remaining amount, I spent on timber, nails and trusses which I have used to build a kitchen where I cook and also store my chicken.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 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 iron sheets, nails, windows, doors and building fees. I have constructed a new comfortable house and moved in happily.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am so happy because my living standards has improved. I no longer live in a small old house GD found me in. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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?
l spent my first transfer on constructing a pit latrine. This has been a very big problem to my family as we had to request for the neighbor's latrine when need be.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer because I knew I would also own a latrine like others.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to renovate my house. The remaining transfers will be used to buy household items like chairs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a casual worker for many years and after diligently saving my earnings for a while I was able to buy a a few household items.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to feed my family and I. We often go to sleep on empty stomachs and I fear that this is affecting my childrens' education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because I can thank the Lord for blessing me and my family.
