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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
My husband grew up as an orphan and has been living in the uncle's home. We therefore paid for a piece of land with the entire transfer, we hope to build our home on it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am glad that we shall soon have our own home, we have been homeless for many years.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying chairs and a sheep.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment on partial payment for a piece of land I want to buy.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to expand my house because my house is very small. Secondly l would wish to buy a piece of land some where since we do not have land. Finally l would like to open up a business to help generate income to sustain my
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to feed my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when having dinner with my family.
