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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building material such as 20 bags of cement, sand, and bricks that I used to plaster my house.I also paid school fees for children and bought food with the rest.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on constructing an iron roofed house to replace the grass thatched one that I had before. I am so proud that the house has brought me much peace and comfort. The fact that I am no longer rained on as was the case before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the happiness I have found in the new house that I am soon moving into. Despite being poor, I am assured of owning one of the beautiful houses in the entire village.
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 solar lamp, a radio, some household items, beddings, school bags, school books, school shoes and I also bought some food
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received the money I felt very happy because it gave me hope of buying a few household items, I was very broke during that time
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my house is paying school fees for my four children in primary school.Another problem is fending for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is is usually in the evening after making some money and seeing my children back from school.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will build a good house and re-start my fingerlings businesse.
