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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the whole of the third transfer to build a spacious ironroofed house since l was staying in a small thatched leaky house, where l could squeez myself with my family in one corner most when it was raining.
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?
When I received my second transfer, I bought 33 additional new iron sheets which added to the 13 sheets I had bought with the first transfer, to construct a new bigger house for my family. This is because my previous house was very small and old. The balance was spent on buying foodstuffs for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a bigger house that can comfortably accommodate my family, and I am so glad.
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 the whole of my first transfer on buying iron sheets as I intend to build an iron sheet roofed house and move from my current grass thatched house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very pleased when I received my money because it meant I would be able to finally have the house I wanted.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadequate and unstable income especially when there's shortage of fish from the lake.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the mid morning when I'm with my colleagues who usually crack jokes and ensure that everyone around us is happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will change my living standards because I will be able to build a descent house.
