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John's family
John
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
57
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought two cows at 45000 KES, sheep 2000 KES and 4 litres of paint at 1800 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel happy after buying cows which will soon give me milk.
 
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?
I bought mattress (4000 KES) duvet (3000 KES) bed sheet (500 KES) and a goat (1800 KES)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy cows with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
 
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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 transfer to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Secondly l would wish to buy household items for our house. Finally l would like to pay school fees for my children who are in school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and built iron roofed house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of capital to open up a business to generate income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm believing that my crops will give good harvest.