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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 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 semi-permanent house for 40,000 KES since I had a grass-thatched and leaking house which was inconvenient to me but had no finances to change this. With the small balance I bought a table and a solar panel for lighting.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 starting up both barber shop and movies shop. I also used some to boost the shoe business I had started.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income hence I'm now independent and no longer have to rely on my mum for upkeep.
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 spent my first transfer to buy one sack of corn for my consumption and being that I did not have good clothes,I spent part of the transfer to buy some clothes. I am happy nowadays I dress well. I bought two goats that act like my security. I might sell them in future if need be.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I was so happy. I knew my plans were going to be fulfilled.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is finding work and getting money to feed on. House construction is a seasonal job and at times I pack what to do to make money .
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoons when I get time to sit and chat with my peers since my wife left. I have no one to chat with except my peers and this brings me happiness.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means my life is going to have a drastic change. It may be some little change but its worth it. I appreciate. I am going to use this money build a better house, start up a small business and continue with my education which I had to take a break from due to lack of fees.
