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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($472 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the third transfer to plaster my house so that the walls are not washed off by rains, this will enable the house last longer.
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 on transforming and enlarging my current house at 42,000 KES, bought a sack of maize at 4,600 KES, then used the rest of the money on food and other house errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am no longer afraid of my house falling now that I have a better, spacious and more stable house that accommodates me well with my children because they now have their own room and they no longer sleep in the sitting room.
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 purchasing maize to feed my family, paid school fees for my children and bought a jembe for digging.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy because I never had any food in my house. I received the money at the at the most hour of need when I did not expect it.
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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 face is that I am unable to stock enough food for my family due to lack of money. My house is in bad condition therefore it gives me a lot of stress during rainy season because I am unable to stay comfortably with my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during daytime because I meet and interact with so many people. This reduces a lot of stress in life.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me expand my smaller house to a bigger one.This will help me live comfortably with my family. When I receive the money, I will also be in a position to pay school fees and buy enough food for my children.
