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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials like iron sheets,timber and cement that were used in building a kitchen that also serves as a bedroom for my children.
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 second transfer on restocking my retail shop at 47,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my shop business is doing very well and I always get some little amounts to keep that I'll use to pay school fees for my children.
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 1 bag of dry corn for consumption since we did not have enough food stock, hire of a tractor to prepare our 1-acre piece of land in preparation for planting, as well as buying more groceries for my retail kiosk business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt unusual happiness, it was too much until I had to call my husband who was away at the time, and who came back home soonest so we could spend the money together, thank you.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband's ailment has proved the biggest hardship to the family. It is all misery and sorrow in our hearts.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evenings are my happiest moment of the day because my family gets together on the table after work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I see myself expanding the retail shop that I currently own. I am going to add stock volume to sustain the market that I serve. This will enhance the family livelihood base.
My children school fees will also be paid from the transfer thus improving the household literacy capacity.
