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Ruth's family
Ruth
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
22
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to pay school fees for my children because I wanted to clear their fee balances and alsoI did not want them to be sent home for fee.I also bought maize for family consumption and a few house hold items.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer purchasing building materials and constructed a house that has enabled me vacate the rental house I stayed for almost a year. That has made me so proud because I never thought I would ever own a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy I have found in the new house I have acquired lately that I never thought could happen.
 
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?
When I received my first transfer, I spent it on food. My life has changed and we have never gone hungry since then; we still have sufficient food that sustains my family during this hard economic time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt decompressed. Problems and hard life had become part and parcel of me and therefore this money would enable me get some relief in life-may be get something that my household members would eat.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced is getting capital to start my business for sustainability.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during the day since am not lonely. This reduces for me stress.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me buy materials for building my house to save me from paying monthly rent which is so expensive. I will also use part of the money to buy livestock.