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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47000 KES ($454 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building my kitchen which I didn't have and plastering it as well. I now have an ample place for cooking and storing my household items too.
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 transfer on buying a cow whic I am keeping for milk. I then paid school fee for my son who is in secondary school and the spent the rest on buying some new kitchen utensils since what I previously had were very old and most of the were broken.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now feel more comfortable and settled because I am assured my son will not be sent home for school fee because I already cleared his school fee using the transfers.
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 the first transfer on tomatoes farming that I can sell to local people, I also bought few farm equipment to ease my work.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited and screamed loud jumping and thanking God.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My greatest hardship was when I was very sick and could not even do farming. That meant my family was always hungry due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time is in the afternoon after coming from the farm and having lunch. It's now my time to rest.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy to receive this money.It means I'll be able to afford good seeds and pesticides for my tomatoe farming to ensure good yield.