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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had seats that were old, worn out and were not presentable so when I received this last transfer I bought sofa sets, then I paid school fees for my child who was joining baby class and the rest of the money I bought food for the family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to buy building materials and to build a nice spacious house, since l was staying in a very a small house which could accommodate me with my family. The remaining balance l spent to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption, since we did not have any maize in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a very nice spacious comfortable house where l do not need to squeeze myself with my family, as compare to the old house where l was not comfortable in.
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 the token transfer building a small house that could fits my family being that I was staying with my children in someone house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because it found me while I was very down financially and I didn't know where to get money.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend this transfer to build a house because my house is not good.It is small and also old that can fall if not repaired.
I will also buy household items that I lack and would want to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I had a small business years back that generated me some income which I used to buy sheep of which I still have.I feel proud having them around because they will help me in future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship currently is facing hunger.
With the long draught and lack of proper source of income, it is challenging to get food for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is during the day when I'm involved in the house activities.I like getting myself busy.
