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Micah
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
34
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47000 KES ($459 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 house that was previously made of mud. I have always wished to stay in a good house. My house is so neat now. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumption.
 
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 most of the second transfer to plaster my house since l wanted to staying in a good looking house, also spent the transfer to fix door and windows for security purpose. The remaining balance l spent to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a nice good looking house as compared to before when l was staying in dusty, uncomfortable house.
 
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 purchasing 2 lorries of sand that I planned to use in plastering my house which was in a very poor condition. It's only through plastering that I knew I could curb the frequent expenses on repairing the walls once washed away by rain water.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer since I longed to confirm how reliable this new organisation was. It's in deed true that it's very trust worthy and fulfills its promises in good time,.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is drought,the lands are very dry and getting water is a problem I have to travel over 3 hours to get water for the household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening while am relaxing with my family at home.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means,I'll be able to renovate my mud house to semipermanent and also start our own small business to be able to have a source of income for our family.