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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on digging and building a toilet.I also bought a cow,repaired my house,paid school fees for my child and bought 2 steel windows.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have new goals of sourcing for money to pay for school fees for my children.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have a toilet in my home now.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spend the transfer to build my house so l bought building materials such as 20 ironsheets at 12000 kshs, nails at 1400 kshs, timber at 1600, poles at 3200 khsh, labor of 3500 kshs, l also spend 7000 kshs to pay school fees to my child in high school, also bought solar at 3500 kshs, uniforms at 3000 kshs, the remaining balance l spend to buy foodstuffs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has change because l have a comfortable and spacious house that accommodate me with my family
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to pay fees to my daughter in primary school. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy some two oxen and an ox-plough. This will see me till my land with less ado and plant in time.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my daughter who did standard eight last year and is joining high school. Secondly l would wish to buy farming equipment such as oxen and ploughing machine to enhance my production in farming. Lastly l would like to use the rest of the money to build a new house since my house is very old and also vurnish it.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my two children upto forth form but I do not have money to take them to colleges.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is finding school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when my children are in good health and we are able to go work in our farm.
