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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($476 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying 15 iron sheets at 9,750 KES, roofing and wall poles at 9,500 KES,murram at 3,000 KES , paid 7,500 KES on labour charges,paid 4,000 KES on transportation and i am still using the rest of the money.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Yes, my new goal is to finish plastering my house some day in future.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that being a widow with no source of income i never imagined that i would accomplish what i have accomplished with the transfer in my life, i expanded my old house and renovated it and also built my son a house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent the transfer to buy furniture at 21000 KES, l am planning to build so l bought iron-sheets at 13000 KES, l also paid school fees of 6000 KES to my child in secondary school, l spent 4000 KES to buy goat and chicken, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l was having difficulties in welcoming my visitors since l did not furniture but l am very comfortable.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spent the transfer to pay school fees of 6000 kshs to my children in high school, the remaining balance l spent to buy furniture.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build a very spacious house that can accommodate me with my family.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it's small, buy household furniture such as chairs, and revive my boutique business so as to be able to earn income that will help me with educating my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have worked hard as a farmer to feed, clothe and educate my children. I am happy that I have seen my two children through their secondary school education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I have no proper source of income and yet I have children that I have to educate. I have a very small piece of land that I depend on as a farmer and the produce is never enough.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am about to sleep and take time to reflect on my achievements for the day.
