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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($471 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 a heifer to provide our milk for improved nutrition in the future. I spent the balance on plastering our house since the soil texture in this place is bad and walls easily crack, and I figured out it is cheaper to apply plaster for durability..
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to build a kitchen that is also used as my children bedroom and bought food for my family.I also bought a dairy cow.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer share bedroom with my elder children, I am happy because now have privacy.
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?
I spent my first transfer on buying a sack of maize at 3,800 KES, used 2,000 KES to till land, bought a wooden seat at 2,000 KES, I then used the rest of the cash to buy maize seedlings and food for the house. Am now having easy time when it comes to getting food because I don't spent much on getting maize flour.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I was busy preparing porridge for lunch due to financial constraints, this made me so happy and felt very thankful to God.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
There was a time my child died from hunger, I was very devastated and helpless. I still believe that my child's death was a result of adverse poverty, I pray that my family never experience such hunger again.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the evening because at that time I find time to visit my friends whom I highly cherish and find humor in.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will help me cement my house and start a small business that will help generate consistent income to my household.
