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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials such as 40 pieces of iron sheets which I am planing to build my homestead with what was delaying me is the traditional customs which doesn't recommend me to build a homestead when I am heavily pregant . I also bought an ox which I added to three oxen that I bought with the second transfer and now they are assisting me in the cultivation of my farm .
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 transfer on buying two oxen for ploughing. I then bought a sheep and used the rest of thee transfer on buying new bedding and some kitchen utensils.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now feel content and happy because I can now plough my farms without having to pay any fee now that I have my own oxen.
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 the first transfer on buying households items that I didn't have before, I also bought a sheep that I can sell in case I have an emergency and what remained I spent on buying daily food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and thankful to God for such a wonderful gift that I didn't expect.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that our harvest was destroyed by drought hence getting food has been a problem for us because we don't have a stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up in the morning and collect wood in the nearby bush so that I can burn charcoal for sell. This makes me happy because I will be able to get cash that I can use to buy food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my life will change as I will be able to build a better house that is cemented and my children will be able to go to school.
