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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to plaster my house since l wanted to stay in a nice neat house like other people. I also spent the transfer to buy bed and mattress since l was sleeping on a very old mattress which was very uncomfortable. The remaining balance l spent to buy utensils.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to eat well and living in a clean house that is free of dust .
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying fishing nets for my husband who is a fisherman, bought cement and sand that was used to plaster my house to get rid of the dust, purchased a steel door and windows and had the fixed to the house.
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 majorly on buying seats (sofa sets) and daily food for my household. I never had seats before so this was my first priority.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy because I have been so much in need of seats but I never had money, so this was a good opportunity to fill my empty sitting room.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is neglect from some of my family members by the fact that I am a second wife.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is morning when I am having break fast with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to me that I will be able to stop doing casual work I have been doing over the years.
