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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48000 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on 5 goats and 2 cows, then constructed a pit latrine with the balance.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on 16000 KES on a cow, 7000 KES on 2 sheep, cleared school fees for my niece worth 6000 KES and spent the rest on 25 iron sheets. I have been jobless but since I am now having livestock to look after, I get myself proud and committed.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I have what keeps me busy in a productive way. I have been idle for long since I never had a job but now, looking after livestock makes me happy and productive.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on 10 pieces of iron sheets (7,300 KES) in preparation for building a new house, paid for labour to help weed my maize farm (1,500 KES) and spent the balance on dried corn .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I was resting at home,I read the text message and felt full joy since my house construction Program was beginning to take shape in a practical way..Thank you very much.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is that of not having a stable job that can generate even just alittle income to cater for even the most basic needs of my family . As a result, my children have been forced to go to bed hungry on so many occasions.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings when I get called to go do some casual works and I'm sure that atleast for that day I will be able to earn something to help me provide for my loved ones.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means the start of a much more prosperous future for my family.I plan to build a much bigger house and also purchase livestock more so a cow to be milking and selling the product to get some income.
