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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completion of house construction since our previous one was very small (25,000 KES). I also bought a heifer (15,000 KES) that will hopefully provide our milk in the near future since good nutrition is important.The balance I spent on school fee debt and food for my family.
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?
When I received my second transfer, I extended my main house from 12-30 iron sheets. My former house was too tiny to accommodate us well and the size of my household members was big. Sometimes, my visitors could sit outside since the room had a smaller carrying capacity which was really a shaming to us.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live with a lot of self-esteem since I have acquired a bigger house that accommodates my household members more comfortably. My former one could cause me a lot of embarrassments when visited by friends since they could not get a space to sit.
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 since I din't have a comfortable one.I also bought 1 sack of maize.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy the moment when I received my money and jumped with jubilation.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I once had no source of income, my husband tried looking for casual jobs but they were all short term and unreliable. My family passed through gross hardship. My family became a gossip topic, villagers mocking my husband and I whenever we begged for help of any kind.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening. At this time I reunite with my family, sit and tell stories about funny encounters of the day. I also get to help my child with homework.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'll be able to restock my hairdressing bussines with facilities like hair chemicals, shampoo, hair blow dryer. I'll also renovate my house to give it an attractive Physical appearance.
