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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 bought livestock worth 21500 KES and building materials (iron sheets) at 15000 KES. I saved 10000 KES for renovating the house and spent the rest on food.
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 a larger portion of my second transfer on plastering my house. I bought a cow at 10000 KES and a bag of maize at 5800 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved and I feel proud because I now have a neat descent house that I have always longed for. I also have a cow which is a form of investment.
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 first transfer on buying two goats to enable me start a livestock farming and a bag of maize to sustain my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I received the money because it would help to achieve my prior goals.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is that i lost my husband 12yrs ago.This has made me strain a lot in terms of providing for my family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when done with my daily chores.I get time to know how my family members day was.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy because this money change my family's living standard.
