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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?
I had a small house which couldn't accommodate us well with my family and being a widow I couldn't afford to build a new house, so when I received my third transfer I build a furnished semi-permanent house for my family.
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?
When I received my second transfer, I extended my main house from 14 to 25 iron sheets worth 21000 KES, cleared school fees for my child with 4000 KES and spent the rest on food. I have felt the relief since affording food has been my main problem and coupled with financing my child education was making it even more difficult.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that as we talk, I live in a bigger house. I am now able to accommodate all my visitors without any worry-again, the house is properly ventilated and more comfortable to live. Initially, I lived the house I lived in was much more squeezed, overcrowded and heavily congested and therefore I was proud living there. It couldn't accommodate us well even in the first place!
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 most of the transfer to pay school fee arrears for my child who is in secondary school. The remaining balance l spent to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy because l have never received any AID from any NGOs in my life.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is feeding my children as a single mum With no money at hand to facilitate their well-being.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I have food for my children and assured that they will find something to eat.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that there are people who are still transparent in their giving of which you are one.
