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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on plastering our 3-roomed house which we build using second transfer, because we wanted something we will always live to remember.Our previous house used to be very small and made from mud which caused me to labour since I had to regularly work on damages made by rain and wind, which was always difficult.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building materials and paying some builders who buitl me a big and spacious modern house unlike my single roomed shack that I used to live in. I then spent the rest on buying a sack of corn or my family's feeding.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel more comfortable and at ease in my new and spacious house.
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?
On receiving my first transfer I bought food for my family,paid school fees for my children then prepare my land for next planting session.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was able provider for my family even though it was a dry session.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have faced hardships in catering for my children's welfare, my husband and I have to work extra hard to earn money to purchase food, at times we go hungry when we don't earn anything because the casual jobs are also limited outside there.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in afternoon when we've sourced for food, succeeded and then eating together with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this transfers mean a lot to me, I see myself buying a cow, ploughing a piece of land and generally buying items that I lacked before.
