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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on livestock farming. I managed to purchase a mature cow that is currently expectant strengthening my hopes of having my own milk in a short while. I also purchased some few household items like proper bedding and sofa sets to replace the old ones that I had before.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay my college fees 35000 KES and bought furniture.I also bought 16 pieces of iron sheets that I will use to built a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have finally finished paying my college fee.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 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 one set of sofa seats
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because this gave me hope for buying a few things that my heart desired like sofa seats, by that time I didn't even have seats that my family and I could sit on
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the transfer on buying household items like chairs and bed for my family. I also intend to spend the remaining amount on clearing my college fees balance to enable me get my certificate.I can then apply for a job.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to own a house is my proudest achievement. lnitially,l used to stay in my brother's house with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in my life is making ends meet.Currently,I don't have a job. I depend on farming to feed my family but it is not enough because l got low yields this year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after working in the farm.I enjoy browsing especially social media sites.
