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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on plastering my house that was so full of dust. My floor is now free from the dust that made my children had flu almost all the time. The remaining amount I spent on buying corn for my family consumption and clothes for my children too.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I used most of it to construct a house of 30 iron sheets to replace my old small house where I used to stay with all my children. The balance was used to buy dry maize for my family's food since we did not have enough food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a descent house for my family, thus I have earned respect from my peers.
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 goat for rearing, one sack of maize for feeding and round poles for building my future house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received my money because I had so many financial needs to take care of but I was very broke..
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is on how to plough my farm since we can't get oxen to help due to droughts and lack of pasture. I am forced to personally dig which is very tiresome.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the morning since it is at least cold. The rest of the day and night is very hot.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean we have food security since we are faced with food shortage due to the droughts. My house is also pathetic and I do hope we will be able to get a better house with the transfers.
