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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I use my third transfer to finish building my house and bought 5 goats for my future investment.I also boost my cereal business for my daily upkeep with the remaing tranfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on buying sand and cement which I used in plastering my house. I used some money on paying school fee and on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because previously my house was so dusty and we were being affected so much with it. Now I'm happy my house is neat and free from dust.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on a mattress (5,000 KES), some dry corn (2,000 KES), school uniform and fees for our 3 children who are in primary school (3,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt extreme delight since it was a reasonable amount and would enable me meet some of my pressing family needs.Thank you very much.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is the burden of school fees in the long run. I want my children to have a better education than I did.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the lake to hustle for casual jobs. We live around the lake region and there's alot of fishing activities.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will be a life changing experience for me. I plan to mostly pay school fees for my children.
