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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($479 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spend my third transfer on buying a second hand motorbicycle that I use to transport my neighbors for pay.This business has enable me to be more independ and also being able to look after my family well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid 30,000 KES as deposit for a motorcycle I am planning to buy for taxi business, I have kept half the money I paid on deposit for future use and used the remaining money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to fend my family without much struggle.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on boosting our fish business that acts as our main source of income and am still saving the rest for future use
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope for boosting our small business that wasn't doing so well during that time
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to move and build our own permanent home just next to our parents home. We will also buy a few livestock that we will keep.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that through piki business am doing,I have been able to save some money and build the house we are in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we had was when I got involved in a piki accident and I stopped working for some time,it was so difficult for my family since am the breadwinner.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am operating the piki business and I am able to make enough money for the piki owner and for my family.
