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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
This last transfer came in when I had bought materials to build a house, my house before was grass thatched and was licking when it rained, I then used the rest of the money to pay school fess for my wife who had enrolled to study to be an ECDE teacher at a school in Homabay.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials such as 30 pieces of iron sheets since I am planning to building a decent house in my own homestead as at the moment I am staying in my parent's homestead. I enrolled my wife back to school to further her education in a medical teaching institution .I also bought a goat and fertilizers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happy since I have enrolled my wife in school to further her education in a medical institution and after the completion of this studies I am certain that she will have greater chances getting employment opportunities in white-collar jobs as she will be more competent, leading to steady financial growth in our household.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying bricks that I'll use to complete my house that I'm building
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer as I was eagerly waiting it. Thanks to gd.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the first transfer in making bricks for sale.The second transfer I will use in buying second hand motorbike for business and the last one I will use in buying dairy cows that will help me get milk for my family usage and for sale.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Through my hard work, I have managed to pay for my wife's college fees and now she is a graduate.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that my father inlaw has been sickling, I could not raise money to help in his treatment and he passed on.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I am resting with my family.
