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Francis
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
42
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My daughter had passed Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exams with flying colours as a result she got a calling letter to join one of the precious secondary in the area, Migingo Girls but unfortunately, I could not afford till I received the third transfer that helped me facilitate the process-she is now in school pursuing her dream.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I invested in poultry farming-I am rearing local chicken breeds and I am happy since I am currently pursuing my passion in life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I can mention in my daily life is that I have been able to save and re-invest. I have diversified my sources of income-rearing chicken and growing crops and this has been earning me handsomely.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on secondary school fees for my daughter 7000 KES and food for my household 2800 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a chicken house and rear local chicken breed.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to expand on paultry farming to generate more income. Lastly l would wish to pay school fees for my child who is in high school and has fees problem.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to take my daughter to high school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of employment to generate income to sustain my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after getting some money to take care of my family.