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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($472 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying tomato seed which I planted and maize seeds which are doing well. I also leased in land which I planted these seeds and I hope to get a good harvest which I will sell and pay school fees in time for my children especially the one in fourth form.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying fee for my children both in primary and secondary school and started a business of selling fish.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that my children are all going to school and am able to pay for their school fee.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on cultivating my piece of land, paying primary school fees for my 3 children and food to sustain my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy when I received my money.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is poor source of income to support my family that to some extent meant children dropping out from school due to lack of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I feel happier in the evening when I get some little profit from my business to buy food for my household.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot of hope in my life. I wish to expand my business that would be of more income to support my family. It would also mean paying fees for my children and buying clothes.
