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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had school fees arrears so when I receive my third transfer, I paid school fees and plaster my house with the remaining transfer.
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 47500 Kes of my second transfer on constructing a new house and spent the rest on attending a funeral at my in-law's home.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a better, more spacious and very presentable house. I used to live in a small house which was made of only four iron-sheets. This was challenging and my children had to go sleep in my brother's house which is in a different compound and I was always so concerned over their security when they moved their at night but today, I sleep with them in house. I am therefore more peaceful because my children no longer have to move at night going to sleep. Thanks to GD.
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 48000 KES and two plastic chairs 1500 KES .I also bought bedding 2500 KES and clothes for my children 500 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since I have never received such a lump-sum amount of money in my whole life hence I felt it was right to use the money wisely on what I lacked the most as the intent of it was to bring a positive growth in my household's living standards.
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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 high cost of living. I am not able to provide my family with enough food due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the evening. This is the time I reunite with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this amount, I will be able to construct a better house and live comfortably with my bigger family. I will also use part of the money to start business for sustainability.
