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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 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 building and plastering my house since I had a small house which couldn't accommodate us well with my growing family.I also bought food and pay school fees for my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on constructing a permanent house to replace the poorly constructed house that I had before. I am so happy that very soon I will shift into that new house and vacate the grass thatched that I possessed before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy I have found in the newly built house that I am soon moving into. I am so happy that I will no longer be rained on.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I resumed the construction of my main house which is almost complete. I prioritized this since I am not comfortable living in a grass-thatched house-it is small and leaky.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The money reached me when I was watching a movie at the neighbor's house. This money reach me abruptly a time I least expected it-my eyes remained pasted on the screen for almost 10 minutes-it was just unbelievable and I felt very excited.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Getting enough food for my family is the biggest challenge I currently face.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is in the afternoon when I'm from the garden and I'm resting from the hard day's work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me is a great honour and has brought me happiness because I have been building a bigger house and I did not have money to finish it but with the money,I have hopes to complete it.
