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Anton
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
45
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought two bull cows 34000 KES, wheelbarrow 3500 KES, bought timber 4900 KES, nails 2200 KES, bought seedlings for 1800 KES and will spend 1800 KES on farming.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of increasing my farm production since I now have the resources.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because am not disturbed or worried of basics needs and school fees. I happy for the big step I have made of building a house and paying school fees.
 
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 30000 kshs to pay school fees for my son in high school, l bought cow-bull at 12000 kshs l also bought furniture at 5000 kshs the remaining 3000 kshs l use for farming.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has change because l have a sacks of maize from my farm since l use the money to to dig my farm.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
We spent my Token payment on ploughing services since we needed to grow more food, paying school fee and buying a goat.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on extending our current house, and buying a cow to keep as an asset.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a bigger house that my family can fit in and I would also buy some livestock to keep.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that my farming has really assisted me in take care of my daily needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was loosing my job due to the illnesses that I had. I have also buried almost all of my family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am selling my farm products.