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I used 4500 KES from my first transfer to buy a sack pf dry maize for my family's food. I then bought uniform and books at a total cost of 1800 KES for my children in primary school. The balance was all spent on small household items like soap, salt, sugar and other food items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really happy the moment I received my money because I did not have food in the house at the moment.
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship l face is financial difficulty because l don't have a stable business that brings income to my family , which sometimes makes it difficult for me to provide food for my family .
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening because this is the time l get to rest and spend time with family after a long day of struggle .
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel happy and excited l am hopeful my life is going to change .l have a small business which l know l will expand since that is the only source of income .l also plan to expand my house.
