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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($479 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash to build a new house. I initially had a very small house that was in a very poor condition. Part of the house had started collapsing, that is why I opted to build a new one.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($488 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of the transfer on buying building materials: iron sheet, timber and nails, and built an iron roofed house. I also bought 2 cows for keeping.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now live in a good house house as opposed to the one I lived in which was in poor condition.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 plastic chairs worth 3,500 KES which i use in my makeshift shop where i sell sodas.I used the remainig money on growing rice which upon harvesting i will have food and i might sell some to get money to expand my business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a new house because the one am living is old and is in a poor condition.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer on building another better house for my family.This is because the one we are currently living in is small for my big family.Secondly,l plan to use the transfer on buying some goats which l can later sell when l have an emergency.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l was able to lease a rice farm this year.I planted rice and am waiting to harvest in few months time. I am optimistic that l will get good harvest so that l can sell some and buy food for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in my life is making ends meet.My husband has been in prison in the last seven years.I am the sole bread winner for my family.The profits l get from my small business of selling sodas is not enough to support my family needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when l wake up before starting the day's activities. I usually to my farm,weed my crops before going to work in my business.
