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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 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 renovation my rental houses by cementing them and putting a veranda as an extension this is the greatest sustainable achievement I have done since I am now assured of monthly income , before it was a challenge on me as those who had rented this houses had vacated due to their poor conditions. I also bought a car battery to assist me in lighting my house and music system as well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent first transfer to renovate my rental house and bought food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am providing food for my family and paying school fees for my children without struggles.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
i spent the first transfer on increasing stock to my business, I also bought few households items that I didn't have before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and thankful because it empowered me.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being widowed at 27, with three children to take care of and no stable source of income
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the day when am at the market selling porridge to my customers, i also interact with different people who one way or the other make my life happy
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am a widow, i have 3 children and i sell porridge for a living. Clearly, this is not enough to sustain me and my children's educational needs. Receiving this money will enable me to expand my business and transform it into a hotel business. Also, my children will have a good life and a good education because i will enroll them in a private school
