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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had purchased a piece of land using my second transfer as I did not inherit any from my family where I can build my own home, so when I received my third transfer, I bought building materials that I am planning to use to build my house. The remaining I spent on buying corn for my family consumes and a nice cloth for my wife. I am thankful for the money.
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?
I used 40,000 KES to buy a parcel of land. I also purchased corns for my family consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a land to establish my home. Honestly speaking I was between a rock and a hard place. I'm old enough and based on our traditions, I've attained an age of owning a home but couldn't do this due to lack of land. Now I'm empowered by GD and will establish it immediately I receive my last transfer.
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 two goats as an investments for my children school fees, I bought them new uniforms and shoes because they lacked those and spent the remaining money on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the money while on a motorcycle heading home from my fishing business, I then started whistling out of joy that even the taxi man asked me why I was suddenly so happy.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend this transfer to buy a land where we can build our home.We have a small land ,and we would like to have our own home.
I also plan to pay my wife's dowry and if part of the money remains,we will put in school fees and household needs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have not had an achievement that I can say I'm proud of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is getting a piece of land where we can build and have our home.It has been a challenge because of lack of proper income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is in the evening.This is because I go for my practice of playing football.As a part of resting after my work,it is also a hobby I like everyday.
