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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 most of my third transfer on building material such as 20 pieces of iron sheets,45 pieces of round poles and 20 pieces of roofing timber that I will use to build a house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, i used the whole of it to buy a piece of land on which i plan to build my new home because I did not have land in my name before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have higher self esteem since I now have my own land on which I will put up a home for my family.
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 pay school for my 4 children and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,my children will not be sent home for school fees again.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I'm currently facing is lack of school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually in the evening when I'm done with the days activity.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will change my life because I've been living in e rented house for so long. With this money at hand we will put up our own home and also but some furniture the remaining amount will be distributed equally for my children who are in school.
