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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying housing materials for 20,000 KES in readiness for building , ans saved 20,000 KES towards our child's Secondary school fee to support consistent class attendance.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 paying school fees for my daughters in secondary and primary school. I am able to keep them in school. I also spent some of the money to clear a debt I owed a carpenter who was making me some furniture. My house is now neat. I also incurred some of the money in my clothes business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that from my expanded business,I am able to meet my family needs more comfortably which was not like before. I am happier.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school for my daughter who is in high school 5000 KES. I also bought a bed 3500 KES and the rest of the amount I used on buying food for my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since I did not expect that amount of money at that point in time.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not being able to pay my child's school fees in time, at times she misses exams because of lacl of school fees
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning, because its a new day and am ready to face the day's hustle
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have a child in high school and am glad will now be able to pay for her school fees education, i will also open up a business
