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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on renovating my house which was previously mud-walled and windowless. I therefore plastered the entire house, purchased a new steel door and windows which I all instilled in the house. As we speak, my house looks so beautiful and attractive to many. Secondly, I constructed a pit latrine and a bathroom. I lived a very stressful life without the two necessities. Any time I needed to visit a latrine, I would buy time at the neighborhood, tell as many stories as possible before finally requesting for their latrine. That would help cover up the shame I displayed in using the neighbors latrines frequently. When it came to bathing, I would wait until its dark, when nobody passing-by couldn't see me bath besides my house. My trick could work well on normal days, a big challenge would come when I needed to bathe during the day to attend a function or set off for a journey. I must extend my heartfelt gratitude for this far I have come with the transfers from GD.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on plastering my house and fitting it with steel Windows, dug a pit latrine in my compound and bought a bag of maize to sustain my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life now is that I have a descent house and enough food for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying my son's school fees so that he would be able to concentrate in his studies without any interference. I bought 2 steel windows and had them fixed to the house to improve lighting and circulation of fresh air into the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was cooking in the evening when I received the money and the rest of the evening was full of jubilation.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a toilet with the first transfer,the second transfer we will use it to plaster our house. The last one we will use it to pay school fees for our children who are in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement was when we bought some cows while we were still working. We sold them later on,when my husband became very sick so as to settle his medical bills.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have is paying school fees for our children,since we don't have any kind of employment. My husband lost his job when he became sick and life has been so difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get something to do and am able to make money.
