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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my third transfer to buy 20 bags of cement which I have used to renovate the house I was living in before from mud to plastered. The remaining amount, I spent to buy a bull to assist me during ploughing.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 buy solar to relieve me the burden of buying kerosene and also to help me charge my phone. I bought three steel windows, steel door which I have fixed on my house. I bought a sack of maize for my family's consumption, I paid laborer who fixed my windows and door and the remaining amount, I spent to buy a high density mattress.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am nolonger stressed about the security of my family when am on a journey like before when I did not have a proper door and this makes me very happy. I thank GD for the transfer.
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 paying 3,000 KES school fee for my two children in primary school fee, used 3,000 KES on my hospital bill, bought a sack of maize at 4,200 KES after adding some of my money to the rest of the cash. Am now having a lighter load on food for the family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I felt so happy that I immediately left for the Mpesa agent for withdrawal.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not having a steady income to take care of my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I get to see a new day
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to be part of the program. After attending their brazas I realized it was a good thing and now with the money I am going to receive my status will be elevated in the village
