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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($461 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of third transfer on 25 bags of cement which I used to renovate my house, then use the remaining amount to fixed doors and windows. I am happy because finally, I managed to build a new house for my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer on constructing an iron roofed house to replace the grass thatched one that I had before. I was so glad when I received this money since I knew it would bring much changes in my life, one of them being the iron roofed house I have acquired.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the new house I have acquired, something I never expected in my life.
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 the whole of the transfer to buy food stuffs for my family use, since l was lucking what with my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l could not believe it because l have never received such a mount.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is feeding my family because it's a very big family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually in the evening after knowing that I've made some little money for the next day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will buy a motorbike and stop my current job of being a fisherman.
