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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for child who is in secondary school. I decided to pay fees so that I will not be stressed up each and every time she is sent home. I paid her fees for the whole year. The remaining part of the money I used to refurbish my house which was old.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 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 building a kitchen 15000KES, bought building material such iron sheet 20000KES, poles 10000 KES and use the remaining 5000 KES to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i no longer share bedroom with my children.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 8,000KES on paying medical bills for my child, and spent the rest on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on seeking medical attention for our son who has got kidney problem and has been enrolled for weekly dialysis program.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is starting and carrying on with my small business of selling vegetables in the local market.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the sickness of my son, who undergoes kidney dialysis every week, a process that needs a lot of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I my sick son is up and about, something that gives me enough reason to thank God for his mercy.
