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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the whole of the third transfer to build a spacious comfortable house since l was staying in a very small leaky house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to construct a new and bigger house with better iron sheet roofing as my previous house was old and with rusty iron sheets that was leaking. I then bought a new mattress and seats since I did not have any and leased a farm that I will do maize farming in.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference to me is that I have managed to construct a better house with better roofing and now I am comfortably living in a house where I am not rained on.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 5000 KES on leasing a piece of land, bought iron sheets, cushions and food with my first transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on building a new bigger house because my current house is dilapidated . The roof leaks during rainy seasons.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is educating my eldest child who is now independent and a doing capentry.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is constant sickness,I'm always sick and bed ridden. Most of the income I get is used on medicine.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when weaving buskets and playing with my grandchildren.
