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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to lease and pay the workers a rice farm I chose rice farming because its more profitable than planting maize so the whole amount went to this project.
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 invested the entire transfer in rice plantation.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that the business I commenced with the first transfer is doing well and generate my family adequate revenue. Besides, I'm hopeful that my rice plantation will do well and this will mark my turning point from the world of poverty to riches. I had all these ideas but couldn't execute them due to financial inadequacy.
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 my second transfer on starting rice business so that I can get income to feed and provide for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited when I received my transfer as I was in financial constrains. I knelt down and prayed to God. Thanks too to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to use part of the transfer to buy a piece of land, and build a house with three rooms. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to start a cereals-selling business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is that, together with my children, we are still alive.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being without a home, due to lack of resources is the biggest hardship I have faced.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when I wake up feeling well.
