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Emaqulate
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
25
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on 2 lorries of sand and building stones (20,000 KES) since we build a house using second transfer, which we need to make more permanent when we get more money. I bought a set of sofa seats (20,000 KES) as we only had 2 chairs before GD came into our lives.I spent money to boost my business (4,000 KES) which I had already revived using second transfer. The balance I spent on primary school fee for our children (3,000 KES)
 
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 most of the second transfer to extend my house since l was staying in a very small house that could not accommodate me with my family. I spent the transfer to buy solar for light my house since l have been using paraffin to light my house. I also spent the transfer to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption. The remaining balance l spent to restart my business of selling fish because l closed down the business because of lack of capital.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that l am now staying in a spacious comfortable house where l do not need to worry when it is rain as compared to before when l was staying in a leaky house where l was being rained on. My business of selling fish is also now stable l can not go to bed without food as compared to before.
 
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?
My first transfer I spent 4000 KES on farming, bought my house's fischerboard @ 2500 KES, bought a bag of maize @4800 KES and I spent the rest on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy and got overwhelmed with happiness. The first thought that came into my mind was that my life has changed.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I don't do well in business so i can't even furnish my house. This is so hard for me to even invite my siblings to come and know where I stay.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I feel so happy in the morning because God has given me another chance to live.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will bring a lot of joy to me since i will be able to now complete the house I started building.