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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on fencing my home which was located a long the road giving room for people to just pop in at any given time picking with them anything that they come across in the compound. That resulted me into too much losses that I could not even account for. I am happy that the problem is no more since everyone who seeks to come in must first of all knock at the gate. Other than fencing, I had shortage of kitchenware, I therefore purchased some bowls and mugs that I frequently borrowed from my neighbors whenever their needs arose. I am glad today that I own such items and doesn't have to bother the neighbor anymore.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my second transfer on buying a dairy cow 30,000 KES. I bought building materials such iron sheets 15,000 KES and nails 800 KES for a livestock shed that I am planing to build .I also bought household expenditures 4.200 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own dairy cow now of which I am assured of adequate milk after its reproduction hence I will be selling some of the milk to my near buy neighbors thus making daily 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 used part of my first transfer on buying sheep worth 3000 KES and a mattress at 3000 KES since I did not have them. The balance was spent on buying clothing and foodstuffs for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I really felt happy the moment I received my money since I had a lot of financial needs at that time but had no source at all.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy some oxen and a ploughing machine which I will use when tilling my farm. The remaining transfers will be used to buy a dairy cow which will provide my family with milk and I will also sell the surplus milk. If there are any funds remaining I plan on buying household items like chairs, utensils, mattresses and some tables.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a farm hand when I was still not sick and managed to use my earnings to educate my son up to form two class in secondary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is ill health, I have a spinal problem and this affects my ability to work as a farm hand. I thus have no steady source of income and I often have to rely on other peoples help, which is sometimes embarrassing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am having lunch with my family and friends. We often chat and the atmosphere is usually very lively, this brings me alot of joy.
