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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($478 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash to buy cement and sand that I used to construct a new house for my family. I had a very tiny house that could not accommodate my family and that is why I had to build a more spacious one.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building my house at cost of 50000KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have built my own house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my children.I also bought 1 sack of maize,shoes for my child and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house and plaster it.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on new iron sheets to replace the old and leaking ones that are on the roof. We are also planning to stock up on food, especially maize, which is our staple, so that at least, the family is assured of some food even when we haven't found any casual work to do around the village.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is installing electrical power into our home, which means that the children can now do their homework under a more conducive environment.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of food, especially when both my husband and I have failed to find any work to do for pay.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when our children are back from school and they are helping me with the chores around the house.
