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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($525 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($540 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I paid school fees for m,y wife, something that I was never able to do before. I also have a new bed that is so different from the broken one I had before. Finally I bought a water tank that will enable me preserve water during the rainy season.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so jubilated when I got the money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the cash to pay school fees for my child. I also bought a bed and a mattress for my family. I also bought a new TV set, water preservation tank. The rest went into buying food for the family.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a blessing to my family because I will use it to repair my floor which is worn out and also pay college fee for my wife.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening while resting after the day's activities. Looking back to my achievements of the day and planning for the next day makes me jovial.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is that I lack a proper source of income to provide for my family.
