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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on plastering our 3 roomed house which we had build using the second transfer. I needed to put up a decent house since I had lived in a very bad and small house for long, and was determined to put up a decent house. I spent the balance on installation of electric power which is still on process.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a decent three roomed house which accommodates my family members comfortably and fixed three steel windows and a wooden door on it .I no longer stay in my previous small house,When I had visitor it couldn't fit properly and while walking one could step my visitors' feet.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is I am a happy woman living in a decent three roomed house which accommodates my family members comfortably and now I no longer stay in my previous small house, when I had visitors it couldn't fit properly and while walked he/she could step on my visitors' feet.
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 first transfer to pay school for my 2 children and use the remaining transfer to buy food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, It was such a great feeling we were all excited as a family.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I currently have is getting enough food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Most of the times I feel happy because I do not see the need to get sad amidst challenges.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm happy to be receiving this money.My first prayer that I felt answered using by receiving this money is to cement my floor.
