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Dickson's family
Dickson
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
31
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to buy two cows which will reproduce and provide my family with milk which we can sell to earn profit. I also paid school fees for my children so as not to be sent home for fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have my own cattle which I never had before and also have no school fees balance to worry about like always.
 
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 the transfer on buying on buying one cow 8000 KES and paid school fees 2000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on plastering my own house and make it look good and neat.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I plan to use the first half of my transfer towards construction of a new house because this one is worn out.Secondly,I plan to open a restaurant that will generate some income for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I would say,being able to put up my own home and being in total control over it is the achievement I am proudest of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship was when my last born son missed his last term exams because I could not afford to raise his school fee.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is mostly in the morning when I wake up after a great night sleep.