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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I sat down with my spouse and planned how to pay my dowry. We had committed ourselves in a relationship but we had not settled the dowry. To facilitate it, we spent on a bull and a heifer that was taken to my parents as a result, we got the blessings to start a family!
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing 25 pieces of iron sheets and other construction materials which I used in constructing a new house to replace the grass thatched house that I resided before. The little amount that was left after the construction of the house, I spent in purchasing food and other household items I lacked.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the acquisition of a new house which I never thought could happen to me. In my entire life since marriage, I have lived in a grass thatched house which made me believe that only the rich stayed in iron roofed houses.
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 most of my first transfer to buy a sack of maize for maize for my family's consumption, I bought school uniform and shoes for my children. I also bought house utensils which I did not have and also bought for my son a mattress since he was sleeping in someone's house sharing their bedding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because my life was going to change for the better as compared to the way it was before when it was all about struggling to make ends meet.
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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 have faced is being landless which causes family wrangles.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in at night when I am sharing a meal with my family
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will bring a change in my life. I will finally be independent as I will buy a piece of land and move out of my fathers compound.