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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($540 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to buy a dairy cow for milk production. I will soon be drinking milk from my own cow.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt very happy because I had never handled such a lumpsum amount of money before.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I kept a larger portion of my transfer as savings hoping to build a house since the current one is almost collapsing. I also bought a dairy cow for milk production. The remaining amount went on shoes and clothes since I had ones.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will buy a cow that produces milk. I shall be able to use the milk and sell the surplus so that I can help my grandchildren with school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is usually during the day while I sit at the door and see my grandchildren play around.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is depending on my son to provide and do everything to me. They may not do everything the way I want it to be done, but I have to live with them.
