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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I had two children out of school. One had dropped out in form one two years ago and the other was about to join form one. I therefore enrolled the former for a tailoring a course and the latter to secondary school. I was so happy that the shame the two kids brought me was done away with and those who had lost their respect for me for failing to educate my kids, restored the respect. Secondly, I finished the construction of a house that my late son had began. I never thought this could happen because raising even a single cent towards food for the family was such a challenge, leave a lone construction of the house. Surprisingly, GD came in and bailed me out. As we speak, I have vacated my old house for the new one which has brought me much comfort.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent on buying a lorry of sand, two steel doors, windows and took my daughter for a tailoring course with the remaining amount. I am expecting my last transfer to spend on plastering.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is my life is having taken my daughter for a course in tailoring. I hope she will persue her dreams and support me in future when I grow older and weaker.
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 on buying 14 cushions for my seats because I had the frames only. I also bought seat covers to spread on my chairs and a mattress because I used to sleep on old clothes but now I am comfortable.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy, I jumped and thanked God when I received my money because I would improve my life.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on building a new house since the current one is old and very weak,secondly I intend to dig a borehole which will help me with water and lastly I will use the remaining amount to construct a toilet since I don't have one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to start building a new house even though it is still at foundation level,this I did through proceeds from farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on making ends meet,I depend on farming which at times does do produce much for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I'm in my farm cultivating since this is my only source of my livelihood.
