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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used to stay in a very squeezed single room house that could not accommodate me and my growing family. The partitions were only done by a mat, but now it is wall partitioned and three roomed. It is now very spacious. I am now very comfortable with visitors visiting my house. The remaining I spent on my child's school fees and the rest on food.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 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 household items that I did not have and could not afford to buy at ago; a sofa set, mattress, solar lamp and utensils. I bought 4 sheep as an investement to support my household in future. I used the balance to buy clothes and paid school fees for my 3 children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life has improved because I acquired what I desired to have in my house and I feel I am a step ahead.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchase of two sheep (6,000 KES) as an investment for my family since sheep can be sold easily in times of emergency to raise money for the arising need. I spent the rest of the money on food items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very relieved since I had always wanted to own livestock but had no means before the transfer.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My main plan is to pay school fees for my sister in form three, I also intend to acquire some livestock to raise and lastly use the remaining amount to expand my current house since it is small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been able to build an iron roofed house for myself and my mother after suffering in leaking thatched houses for long.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing is on paying school fees for my sister in form three, I'm the main bread winner for my siblings after both of our parents passed on.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I'm at my place of work, this is because I'm able to get some money to sustain my family on a daily basis.
