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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on materials for plastering our house, though the work is did get completed since as a couple we experienced other emergencies that interfered with our plans.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay dowry and bought food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now recognized as married women after paying the dowry.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay school fees for my sister who was left under my care after our parents passed away.She is in secondary school. Using the remaining amount I spent on food. The drought had taken too long and we did not have enough food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy. We were going days without food and so this relieved us from the hunger.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is that am staying with my sister who is capable of producing better results but is unable to proceed with her education due to lack of fees.My house(roof) is also not in good condition especially during rainy season am therefore very glad that I will renovate my house and live in a better house with my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the evening because it is the time I relax with my family after hardwork during the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy because,I am staying with my two siblings who are orphans and my sister is not able to proceed with her education due to lack of school fees.Upon receiving this money, I will be in a position to take my sister back to high school so as she complete her studies and earn a better living.Receiving this money will also help me own livestock and practice farming hence increased food production and a better living for my family.
