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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a heifer and 2 goats that were paid as bride price to my parents for 31,000 KES , as a fulfillment of traditions. I added my business stock fro 5,000 KES. I supplemented my younger sister's College fee for 2,000 KES , and spent the balance on miscellaneous items.
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 my second on purchasing the requirements for payment of my dowry before the year ends. Secondly, I purchased a solar panel for lighting my house which was initially lit by a kerosene tin lamp. The lamp consumed a lot of kerosene which demanded a lot of money from us which at times could not be available, meaning at such times, we had to go without light in the house. Finally, I purchased food stuff for my family which I must attest has greatly improved as far as living standard is concerned.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the preparations I have so far regarding my dowry payment, having stayed in this marriage for over 10 years, I felt very guilty with my parents who kept on reminding me of the issue any time I visited them.
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 to buy food for my family and pay school fees for my children. I also bought medicine for my mother with the remaining transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, with high strand of living I was able to provider food for my family and educate my children.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Unemployment is our biggest hardship in our life.We don't have enough income to buy basic needs like food.The rate of inflation is also high.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy in the evening hours when preparing supper for my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money is a big relief to our family.We are so happy , our life will change to the better.
