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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($471 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer to buy two mattresses because we did not have decent sleeping material.I also bought clothes and shoes for my children because their clothes were almost getting torn and they did not have school fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials ( iron sheets and timber) which I'm planning to use in building at a cost of 25000 KES. I bought a cow at 14000 KES and used the rest of the money on buying a few households and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having peace and hope that I'll soon have a house of my own and I'll stop staying in a rental house.
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 buying a mattress at 5,000 KES, then used the rest of the cash on daily needs for the house. Am now happy that I have good night sleeps because I a new mattress, unlike before when I used to sleep on a wooden bed.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I had gone to my maternal home to beg for some money form my brothers for that evening's food when I heard a text alert on my phone, I checked and immediately gave a silent thankful prayer to my God then left for my home.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack money to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the morning when my children are able to go to school with out being sent home for school fees.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am feeling very happy because I am going to open up my own business and be independent.
