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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Initially, I lived in a house of 4 iron sheets. I hope you can imagine the size of a house made of 4 iron sheets-extremely small and therefore when I received my third transfer, I built a bigger one of 30 iron sheets-the house is big enough and I really feel elevated in life-I can easily invite and accommodate visitors.
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 spent my second transfer on purchasing 30 pieces of iron sheets and other construction materials that I intended to use in construction of a house once my third transfer is sent. The reason as to why I have decided to have a new house is because I currently stay in a structure made of 4 pieces of iron sheets that my spouse built after taking me as his second wife. Besides that, I purchased 2 sheep to begin livestock farming.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the acquisition of a better standard of living. Since I got married in this home, I have never owned a bed leave alone a mattress but today I have the heaviest mattress and the best bed ever.
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 transfer on buying bedding a new bed, mattress and blankets because I was tired of sleeping on the floor on an old mat. I then spent the rest on buying some few kitchen utensils and the rest was spent on buying a sack of corn.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer, I was so relieved the first thing that came to my mind was that I would never sleep on a mat again because I could now afford a bed and mattress.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we face is lack of a stable income especially when my husband has not received any payment from his casual work. Due to this,we end up lacking the essential needs like food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning. This is because it's this time when I am not yet stressed up about anything but glad that I am still alive.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means so much to me because it makes me happy and hopeful. It will mean I will be able to buy what my family and I need most in our daily life.
