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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on plastering my house which had become so old and ugly and produced a lot of dust which frequently affected our health. I also purchased a cow to help me begin livestock farming which I had longed for for years.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am planning to renovate my main house and extend it a little bit and therefore I have my second transfer on building materials such as 2 lorries of sand, 15 bags of cement and a lorry of ballast. I will be happy to see my house in a good condition.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Initially, life was much more difficult for me. I couldn't plan and execute my goals due to lack of financial flow. I appreciate the fact that I can now exploit my potentials on a daily basis due to availability of funds.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay school fee for my child as he had some arrears and he wouldn't have been allowed to sit for his final examination.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer to renovate my house as it is to dilapidated and I'll also take my child to college so that he can have a chance to pursue his career.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My son finished secondary education and has never joined college because we lacked money.I will use the transfer to pay for his college admission,buy him college requirements and pay his fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud because I have achieved to educate my three children through secondary education and the other two upto class eight.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is that I have lacked money to take my to sons two college.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I am relaxing after my family has taken lunch.
