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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($479 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last cash transfer from GD to buy three cows that are in existence to-date. I am happy to be getting milk from these cows, a factor that makes me so happy.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($488 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on fixing steeldoors and windows which are stronger and purchased more seats in my house. I also rented land with an intention of planting sugarcane that I would sell later on to pay my childrens fees and spent the larger percentage of the amount on purchasing a bull that would help in farm work.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been able to rent land and plant sugarcane hence I am sure of paying school fees easily for my children .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($95 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on school fee for 5,000 KES , and on a small water pump (12,000 KES ,to which I added my own 7,000 KES), since I believe the water pump will be a source of capital for my family in future
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt elated because at long last I am sure I will be able to achieve my long-term dream(horticultural farming).
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to pay school fees for my daughter and son who is in standard eight and are joining high school next year. Secondly l would wish to expand on farming in large scale inoder to generate more income to help us pay school fees for my children. Finally l would like to use the remaining amount to buy household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought two goats for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is low source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working on my farming and hoping to get good harvest.
