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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 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 building materials that I used to build a new spacious house.My current house is now very spacious. The remaining we spent on buying some more furniture for our living room. At least now we have enough seats.
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 second transfer on purchasing a second-hand motorcycle that we thought could help us generate some income for the family's upkeep. Previously my spouse did this job of moving people and goods on motorcycle from one point to another, though with somebody's motorcycle, which demanded him to remit a total of 300 KES to the owner at the end of every day. This appeared to be very hectic and less profitable more so on those bad days when all he could generate could be equal or even less than the 300 KES required by the motorcycle owner, meaning he would have to walk home empty handed after remitting all the day's generated income. I am so happy today with the motorcycle we purchased since all that is generated from it is fully ours, something that has even enabled us to open a savings account for the excess income generated daily.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the improved living standard my family has acquired so far with the increased income generation the motorcycle we previously purchased using our second transfer.
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 to buy bedding,food and furniture.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy since I was able to afford food despite high cost of living.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is having a better house.The one we are staying in currently is small and not in a good condition.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is in the afternoon when have completed my chores and Im resting.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm happy to be receiving this money because I know that my life is going to change.