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Lucas
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
35
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the whole of the third transfer to put up my own home, l have been longing to put up my home but l could not afford to do so, l have been a laughing stock in the village because even very young children behind me has their own homes.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of the trandfer to buy iron sheets which I'll use to establish my home. I purchased some chairs. Bought two young cows. I purchased a bed because I didn't have one. I also purchased foodstuffs and other household items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest different in my daily life is that my hope of owning a home is soon materializing since I've already bought some building materials. Apart from that, we (my spouse and I) no longer spread the mattress on the ground when having a sleep as it used to be because I managed to purchase a bed with the GD transfer.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying a few iron sheets which I will be using in building my own home in the near future. I then bought a new mattress and gave my older mattress to my children. The rest of the money I used on buying a sack of corn for my family's feeding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer I felt like my life had changed at that very moment.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Drought and lack of employment
What is the happiest part of your day?
Early in the morning when we all wake up well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"Receiving this money means a better housing for my family.With imminent heavy rains,we will be safe."