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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a larger part of my transfers to buy a cow for ploughing my farm.The remaining part of transfers was spent on buying wooden chairs and tables.
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 used 40000 KES from my second transfer to construct a house of 30 iron sheets, which cost 40000 KES since I had a very small house and was bothered with constant repairs. The balance was spent on buying foodstuffs and clothes for my family; as well as books for my children which they lacked.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a new spacious house which accommodates my entire family comfortably and I am not worried about repairing the walls so frequently.
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 to buy a bed and a mattress. I bought school uniform and shoes for my children and even a bag of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When my house got burnt, I was left with nothing apart from the clothes we worn. So, when I received the money, I was very happy and overjoyed as I was now sure that I will get a new house and everything I lost in the fire and even more.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on building a better house, this one is too small and in bad condition. If I remain with some money then I will buy a cow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am able to feed my family with the produce from my farm.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was losing my house, everything got burnt and I had to start a new life. It is hard.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when cleaning my utensils and washing clothes.
