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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 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 cement and sand that I used to plaster my house that was previously made of mud. I am happy I am able to mop my house like my neighbours with cemented floors. The remaining I spent on buying school uniforms for my school going children. I also bought some food for my family consumes.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer on fixing doors and windows,paid school fees for the children to reduce the debt,bought food to sustain the family members,re-paid the loan that I had from a Rosca,bought building materials and spent part of the money to start my own business which is doing well right now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own business. I don't have to depend on my husband entirely for money because previously I had to do that and he could feel very bad.Right now their is joy in the family and my husband is happy because I am independent,taking care of other needs like food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought one mattress at 4,000 KES, 40 kilograms of maize at 1,700 KES, paid 3,000 KES school fee for my three children, gave 500 KES to my husband then used the rest on food for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to expand my current house to be more spacious then cement the walls and floor.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to expand my house because it is very small to accommodate my family. Secondly l would wish to cement my house to avoid flood from getting into my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children because of low source of income .
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my children are able to go to school without being sent home for school fees.
