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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I am a business woman vending second hand clothes from being a casual labor of which I spent my third transfer on starting this business.I am now living life positively since I can provide for my family with their basic needs without alot of hustle which I used to pass through to a point I was branded a begger in the village and truly speaking being independent is the greastest joy I have.I also spent part of my money on buying a calf and paying school for my child who is in high school.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on paying school fee and fee arrears for my children who are both in high school. I then bought school uniforms and school shoes for all my three children in school. I then bought all of us some decent clothes because our old clothes were faded and worn out.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I can now afford to buy food for my family daily without having to borrow or doing odd jobs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees arrears i had pending from last term so that when school re-opens they will be able to stay in school without being sent home for school fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on plastering my whole house with cement so that i can also have an opportunity like others to get rid of dust that are on my bare floor.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My main intention is to use the transfer on paying fees for daughter who will be joining a technical training college next year.She wants to pursue a certificate course in mechanics.She completed her secondary school education two years ago but l have not been able to take her to college because of lack of money.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to pay school fees my two children to secondary school level is my biggest achievement.l was able to pay their school fees through doing casual jobs and savings from selling green bananas in our nearby local market.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meeting is my biggest difficulty in my life.l am also taking care of aged blind mother who needs alot of financial support due to her old age related illness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the evening when we are able to take dinner together as a family. We chat and share jokes about how each one of us spent their day.
