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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used part of the third transfer to clear college fee for my son so that he could continue with his studies. Part of the money I used to plaster my house because my house was so dusty, now it looks more descent.
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 spent my transfer on buying 1 cow 8000 KES, bought sand 13000 KES, bought ballast 13000 KES, paid 4000 KES, paid school fees 1800 KES and used balance on daily meals.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my daily life that i now own a cow that i will be able to milk in future and get income.
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 money on buying timber and iron sheets for my new house which I am currently living in as the previous one was in a bad condition.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money while at home in the evening and I was overjoyed because I needed the money for my new house.
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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 build a new house because my house is in a very bad condition. Finally I would wish to expand on farming to increase productivity to provide food security for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have managed to educate my children through farming and this is my proudest achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The condition of my house has been my greatest challenge since one side of my house has follen down and l finance to renovate or put up another house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm and seeing my crops doing well.
