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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
In the land I live in the parcel or plot number is under my fathers name so I chose to change the name in the title deed, I therefore called the surveyors to do a suspension and make the name change now am settled I in my land knowing no one would claim it. I also paid fees for my child, gave some money to my wife to use as capital to boost her business of selling fruits in the town center.
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 my second transfer on buying 25 pieces of iron sheets at 16250 KES, 12 pieces of cushions at 6000 KES, a bed at 4000 KES, a mattress at 4200 KES, school fees at 5000 KES while 8600 KES was spent on buying two sacks of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my stress levels have reduced because I am living in a well constructed house unlike to my old grass thatched house where I used to live in.
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 food, a half a bag of maize and I also payed school fees for my two children who are still in school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope of being able to afford to pay school fees for my children and seeing them through education
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would use part of the transfer in paying school fees for my two children who will be joining form one and two in the coming year.I will also use the rest to hire land for farming so that I can harvest more grains for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have laid a good foundation for my children,and I am still working hard to ensure that they get the best education that i can offer to them.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is that my income is too low to help me sustain my family well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am working in the farm with my family.
