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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Immediately I got my third transfer, I paid course fee for a course I had wished to undertake for a long time. My dream is to be a renowned tailor. I am now almost done with my classes and I know once I start my own tailoring business my level of income will increase. The remaining part of the money I used in my farm. My farm yields increased and now I have stored enough food for subsistence use.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent second transfer on buying amplify for my public address system as the one i was using was stolen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is my public address system which i hire during function in our village hence income to feed and provide for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I got an injury on my arm so i spent 5,000KES on medical expenses. I also paid school fees for my child in preschool and spent the rest on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to get trained in tailoring and then use the rest of the money as capital to start a tailoring shop. I have always wished to develop some skill and I feel this is my chance.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to enroll in a dress making course. I have a passion for dress making and I want to pursue it by undertaking serious training and turning it into a career.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building our own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money to seek medical attention for the skin disease that has attacked my right hand.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing with my husband and child in the house.
