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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 spent my entire third transfer on construction of a house in order to vacate my late co-wife's house which I inherited when I got married in the home. I must attest that without the transfer, I would not have afforded such a project on my own. In fact the demise of my spouse drove away all the hopes I had in acquiring my own house and had therefore to continue staying in the inherited one. That resulted me into a very dull life imagining how fellow women laughed at me for staying in a dead person's house. I pondered a lot over it but could do nothing since poverty had tied up my hands. Today, I live a very stress free life with the transformation that my transfers brought in me. I really thank GD for this and wishes it a prosperous long life.
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 my second transfer on 30 iron sheets at 750 KES each, timber at 6000 KES, labor at 5000 KES, iron nails at 4500 KES, a sack at 4500 KES while the rest on food and upkeep.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can afford daily meal unlike in the past when I could go without food at times
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 half of my first transfer to pay school fees for my daughter in secondary school. I then bought a seat since I had very old chairs in my house and the rest of the amount was spent on buying on food and sandals for the children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the money because I did not want my daughter sent back home for school fees.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy household items eg furniture and some beddings with the 1st transfer. The 2nd transfer I will use it to build a better house for my family and the last one I will use it to set up a business
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement I don't have any since I have lived in poverty all my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of a proper house and ways to provide for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when we are removing maize from our farm
