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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on plastering and painting our 3 room house to make it more hygenic. I also bought a a heifer ( 19,000 KES) for milk production in future, a bag of dry corn for food (3,000 KES)
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on cementing the inner walls and floor of my house, bought iron paints which I'll use to paint my house, bought school uniforms for my three children, a bag of maize at 4,000 KES then used the rest of the cash on other little house errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am so happy that I managed to attain my long time dream of cementing my house but could never manage because I was financially unstable. Am also happy that my children no long wear torn uniforms to school as they now have new and decent ones.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a half a bag of maize, I also bought sand and cement that I used in renovating my house because it was in a very bad shape by then
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because it gave me hope of finally renovating my house
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced low income that we get from farming which is not enough to support my big family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during the day when I am able to meet my friends and talk to them which makes me forget my problems.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will make a big step in my life.This is because I will no longer be rained on because I will buy new iron sheets and replace with my old leaking ones. Besides that, it means that my house will not be infested by jiggers as I will be able to cement my floor.
