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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?
My husband and I decided to pay my dowry with the last transfer and because we had already started building our house with our second transfer the remainder of the transfer we used to finish up the house.
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 to build a house since I had a small old thatched house and bought food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is my new comfortable house, thank you GD.
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 mattress, cushions, utensils and food
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money I felt very happy because it gave me hope of buying some household items that I lacked during that time
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship so far was in 2009 when our house burnt down, we spent many months in a structure like house before we could build our current house. It was a tough period for us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning. This is because God has enabled me see another bright new day that some people were not able to see.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means positive change in our lives , we are finally able to buy household items like furtuniture and utensils and hopefully build spacious two bedroomed house enough for our big family.
