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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
At the time when my third transfer was sent, I had a serious police case which would have resulted me into jailing. I had faught with a neighbor who decided to report me to the nearest police station, taking advantage of my poverty. With my status, I could not afford defending myself in a court of law and had therefore to face either a penalty of 20000 KES or a two year imprisonment. I was so glad that before a final verdict was made on me, I received my third transfer which I partly spent on settling the fine. Other than that, I purchased household items that I lacked, some of which included kitchenware, furniture, bedding and many more. I am so glad today that I no longer beg for such from the neighborhood whenever their needs arose.
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 most of the transfer to buy cow-bull for farming and this will really save me from hire people to work on my farm. I spent the transfer to buy furniture since l did not have anything to site on. I also spent the transfer to buy mattress since l was sleeping on a very old mattress which was not comfortable. The remaining a balance I spent to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l will no longer use money to hire people to work on my farm since l have my own cow-bulls for farming, l am also sleeping comfortable and eating well.
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 half a sack of maize, sofa seat (two sets) and a table
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because this gave me hope of buying furniture that I really needed during that particular time
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy household items like furnitures and table.I plan to use the rest in buying dairy cattle so that they may help me with my children school fees in future.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My biggest achievement is that I have managed to work hard and built my house.I am proud because I have a place to call home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that my income is too small to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am spending time with my family.
