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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
i used my last transfer to buy cement and sand to help me plaster the floor of my house, jiggers had infested my whole house and so by plastering the floor I somehow got rid or prevented the infestation of jiggers , I also bought a mattress the one I had before was worn out, and the rest of the money I used to buy a diary cow, right now it has given birth and is giving us with milk.
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 as my family's investment, bought new iron sheets which I am yet to use to build a new spacious house as the current one is small in size and spent the remaining money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to eat well thanks to the transfers.
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 to buy two bags of maize for my family's consumption during this fry season. I also bought iron sheets for my new house and a high density mattress which is more comfortable.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy, went down on my knees and prayed to God for the miracle and blessings. Thank you GD.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to expand my house and I will also plaster it. I will also spare some cash for my grandchild who will be joining school and lastly I will drill a borehole.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I had a small business through which I bought a cow that I have beside my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was losing my mother resently whom I loved so much,she was sick for a short while then passed away.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my grandchildren and we are having a meal.
