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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 my house, and also building a hut for my young son who needs his own space.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 plastering my house and used some to buy iron sheets that I'm planning to use to build a house for my son.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a plastered house so my house is free from dust. I am also relieved and happy knowing that I'm soon building my son a house thus we won't be squeezing in the same house.
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 entire first transfer to buy cement and pay laborers who plastered my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I could now plaster the whole outside walls of my house. Thank you GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of income. This is because I am not able to satisfy my heart desires like having a nice semi- permanent house and also be able to feed my family as I have always desired.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon.This is because I relax after a long days work which is in the morning.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My heart has been longing to have somethings that I would not have.Receiving this money will help me get my desires. Finishing my house to semi-permanent and supporting my family.
