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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 early purchased a land and we agreed on installment payment so when I received my third transfer I made the payment and offset my sister school fee arrears with the remaining cash.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer my clothing materials for my tailoring shop (15,000 KES). I have deposited the balance (35, 000 KES) towards land purchase once I get more money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am making daily income from making clothes for people after stocking my shop with more varieties of materials. Even the tailoring machine I bought using first transfer to which I only added a little money. I make between 500 KES - 1,000 KES daily, thank you .In additional, I soon expect to have my own house and shift from rental once I finalize land purchase process. Thank you very much.
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 added some of my savings onto the first transfer and bought a sewing machine 12,000 KES hence I no longer hire sewing machine for my tailoring business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the first transfer,I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing my greatest goal that being buying a a sewing machine hence I no longer hire sewing machine for my tailoring business.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The greatest challenge I have faced is lack of money to offer to better education for my brother.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening when I am done with my daily work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will able to pay college fees for my brother who is unable to continue with education. I will also be able to buy my own tailor machine for sustainability.
