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When I received my second transfer, I used 15800 KES to buy a cow which I am rearing in my home. I also used 15000 KES to split timber which I will use for construction of my new house when I receive my third transfer because my current house is small and requires frequent repairs. I used the balance to buy a mattress and dry maize for my family's food since I had no proper bedding and we also did not have enough food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a comfortable mattress on which I sleep unlike before when I was using a very thin old mattress that made me feel so uncomfortable sleeping on.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy because I did not believe you (GD) would keep your promise.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on expanding my business of selling cows
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am not able to feed may family and this has made life really hard.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I get some money in the evening and we share a meal with my mother I feel happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was happy because is could to my business of selling charcoal in large scale.
