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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third to transfer to buy iron sheets that I set aside for the purpose of extending my house because it is not being enough it .I also bought 3 goats and plastered my house with part of the money.
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 on buying a cow at 20,000 KES, a sofa set at 14,000 KES, one steel and one steel window at 10,000 KES then used the rest of the cash on food items for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life am now having my own cow hence am hopeful having milk tea without spending money on buying milk. Am also happy that we no longer sit on jerrycans as before because we now have very decent seats.
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 paying school fee for my children who are in private primary schools. I feel so relaxed that I no longer struggle to raise fee for this bright children who will always wish to stay in school and learn with a lot of ease.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer as it brought me much hopes in life concerning my children's education and means of survival.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty in my life is when i can't afford to go to the hospital because i always have a problem with my chest.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is during the day when am from my farm resting.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will bring change in my life because I'll be able to buy seats, cows and pay my children's school fees.