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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($468 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
We have a large farm in our area where people acquire land and grow various food crops and cash crops, but I have never owned land there, so when I received my third transfer, I spent part of it on acquiring a one and a half acre piece of land where I grew some corn. I am glad the corn did so well and I have since harvested. I also spent some money on boosting my wife's business. We take care of our family with so much comfort and ease and the remaining on school fees for my children in primary school.
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 29500 KES of my second transfer on buying two cows and two goats that I used on paying my wife's' dowry. I also paid 5000 KES as part of the dowry. I paid school fee of 2000 KES at KES, used 3000 KES to boost my wife's business and used the rest of the money on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having paid dowry. I now feel as areal man. Our business too is doing good thus good source of income.
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 for consumption, seat cushions, and spent the rest on labor charges towards weeding my maize farm.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt very happy since we were literary starving as a family, so the money really saved the situation, thank you.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of basic needs like food and medication for myself as I am often sick.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the afternoon after work when I am relaxing with my wife and child.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will make me live a good life. I will expand my house and create a bigger space to fit my visitors.
