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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a calf cow and added no my herd of livestock that I had bought with the second transfer. I cemented my house into a semi-permanent one and now I no longer get exposed to dust as I used to while living in my previous mud house .I bought a solar lamp and a bag of maize for my family's consumption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to built a new iron roofed house. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I've increased in body weight since I feed myself the best way I can.
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 to buy sand at 7,000 KES which I intend to use in plastering my house and the remaining 3,000 KES I spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because all my dreams would come true thanks to GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the loneliness,since my wife died and no one to take care of me and the children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Anytime of the day that I get to pray is the happiest part of my day since it keep me strong and going.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I celebrate to receive the transfer because I would like to do farming to get food to feed my family. Additionally this money will help me build a new house.
