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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a larger portion of my third transfer to plaster my parents house because it was in a bad condition so now it looks new and decent. I then used part of the money to pay school feel my child who had fee arrears.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 18400 KES of my second transfer on buying both poultry and cow for rearing and used the rest of the money on plastering my house because it was consuming much of my time repairing it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I believe I'll soon be able to get enough milk for both consumption and sale when my cow gives birth. The moment it gives birth I'll also be able to get an extra cow (calf).
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a cow, bought food and used some on paying school fee.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I had just finished doing laundry and on picking my phone I got the message. I felt so happy, I immediately informed my spouse about the news and we celebrated together.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is making ends meet. The droughts has been persistent. We dont have enough money to buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when taking breakfast with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receivinv this money means comfort to my family.Our lifestyles will improve to the better.
