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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used most of the transfer to build a new house and the old house I left to serve as the kitchen
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer plastering the floor of my house to prevent dust and termites, I also bought chairs and table to replace the one that I was using before and what remain I spent on buying 2 bags of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I'm no longer worried about where to get food because I managed to open a small business that easily generate income to my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a sack of maize, school uniforms for my four children then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and built an iron roofed.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the transfer in buying building materials like ironsheets and, timber to build a bigger house since my current house is too small to fit my bigger family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My greatest achievement is that I am able to take care of my family as a single parent since my spouse died ten years back.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge that I have is that i do not have a steady income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am resting after work.
