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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on buying a she-cow 20,000 KES and now I have a reliable asset since when it reproduces young ones I might sell some them as emergency cases arises .I also bought a sofa set seat 8,500 KES and a table 3,000 KES. I bought a bag of maize and household utensils which I used to borrow from neighbors .I also bought my clothes and my husbands .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to buy building materials like iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build my house, I spent some amount to pay laborers who built my house, fetched and renovated my house. The remaining amount, I spent to buy wooden door which I have fixed on my house, bought food for my family and laborers and also on transportation of materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now live in an iron roofed house which is not leaking and also in my own compound unlike before when I lived in a grass thatched house which was leaking. This has made me very happy and proud since I now have my won compound.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying two goats because I had been longing to own some livestock but could not afford any due to lack of income. I then spent the rest on buying a sack of corn for my family,s feeding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy, I went down on my knees and prayed to God and thanked Him for showing such favor upon my life through GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship life is lack of proper source income , which has made it difficult for me to provide food for my family .
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening , when am out selling samosa knowing l will get money to buy food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy knowing that receiving the transfer is going to change my life .l will build a species house and expand my business.
