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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($471 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on Polytechnic fee for my son 10,000 KES, bought a heifer for 18,000 KES because of the beneficial effects of offspring and milk for improved nutrition. I then paid a debt I had borrowed earlier for 8,000 kes. The balance I spent on basic furniture for my house..
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 paying 10,000 KES college fee for my child in a polytechnic, bought seats at 7,000 KES, a table at 3,500 KES, a solar lamp at 9,000 KES, a goat at 3,000 KES, two shaving machines for my son at 4,000 KES, used 3,500 KES to boost my chapati business. I then used the rest of the cash on food and other home errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer borrow seats whenever I have visitors as before. My business is also doing very well and am now able to get money for food every end of the day, unlike before when I could go hungry some nights.
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 a bag of dry corn and assorted food items , as well as a suitcase to store my clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my transfer, I felt blessed and confirmed that indeed God loves me and can thus provide for me through a Program like GD's and enable me buy some items that I need.
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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 face is getting my daily bread because I do not have a sustainable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the night when I am sorted with my family as we chat and have dinner together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will regain my dignity because I will be able to build a pit latrine and I will no longer have to use my neighbors toilet.In addition to that, I will be able to buy a blanket and keep myself warm during cold nights. Lastly, I will pay school fees for my child who dropped out of high school.
