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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($489 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying cement and sand that I used to plaster my new house I had constructed using my third transfer. I also bought glass windows that I fitted in my new house.
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 to buy building materials like iron sheets, timber, nails which I have used to build my new house and to pay laborers who build my house. I also bought food for my family and laborers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a decent house as compared to the one I was living in which was invested with termites and the roof was almost being blown away by wind. Thank you GD for the transfers.
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 a bag of maize 4,500 KES for my family's consumption. I bought shoes and clothes for my children 2,300 KES.I also bought fishing nets with the aim of adding stock onto my fish vending business but unfortunately the nets were stolen. a
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and jumped out of joy shouting on top of my voice how I was blessed since earlier on that day I was stressed up and fantasizing why life was hard and unfair on me.I am a widow and the bread winner of my house and it takes me alot of energy and time to give my family their basic needs.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I have faced is the harsh climatic change which has rendered my household without food security.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am through with my daily activities.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means that my children will do their exams without being sent home this year.
