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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Since I live in a semi-arid land, water for domestic use has been my major problem and therefore when I received my third transfer, the first thing that I prioritized is a water tank that I am currently using for storing rain water that I use during drought season and it cost me 7000 KES. Next was school fees for my 2 children in a secondary school that I cleared with the rest of the money and this time round they were never sent home for fees.
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 portion of the transfer to buy water tank. I invested a portion of the transfer in retail shop shop business. I also purchased foodstuff for family consumption with the rest of the transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a reliable source of income from the business I commenced. It used to be a night mare to put food on my table since I didn't have any reliable source of income but now, it is crystal clear that I must generate some income at the end of the day and buy my family what they desire.
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 paying 6,000 KES school fee for my two children in high school, I then used the rest of the cash on farming by buying seeds and manure then tilling land.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt good when I received the transfer.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we face is lack of school fees. We value education because when a child gets educated they become empowered and so our aim is to see our children excel in life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening. This is because this is the time I feel peaceful after working in my farm that way, I am assured of providing food for my family as days go by.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that our lives will change. This is due to the fact that we have three kids in secondary school and so getting this money means we will be able to pay their school fees so they can get educated. To add on that we will be able to buy fertilizer for our farming so as to get food to carter for our family.
