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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 used to have plastic seats before so when I was sent my last transfer I thought of upgrading to sofa sets, and also bought a bigger bed. Lastly I bought one dairy cow for milking and two bulls for ploughing.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I invested a larger portion of the transfer in rice farming. I also purchased family foodstuffs and other household items with the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my family live happily because we(my family) believe that we will get a good produce and will never go hungry again.
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 payment of Secondary school fee my child to enable him attend classes consistently (6,000 KES) and also bought dry corn for my family’s food (4,000 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt humbled because I realized that actually, GD money is real money like any other, and I could spend it on my needs.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to build a bigger house because the one I'm currently living in is a one roomed and too small, furthermore it doesn't belong to me. I'm also planning to pay fees for my children and boost my Business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest Achievements is I was able to boost my business and currently doing well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Biggest hardship I've I'm currently facing is lack of enough finances for day today living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the evening when taking stock of my business and putting profits aside for my upkeep with my family.
