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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a cow to provide my family with milk and also I will be able to sell the calves when in need of money, I bought household utensils and clothes for my children because I lacked all this. The remaining amount, I spent on three sacks of maize for consumption and also bought two sheep which I can always sell to meet my financial needs
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 most of the second transfer to buy build materials as l am planning to build a spacious nice house, since l am staying in a very small uncomfortable house which can not accommodate me with my family. The remaining balance l spent to buy dairy cow for my future use.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am very happy because l am soon building a very nice house that only rich people has in our village.
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?
The moment when I received my money I felt excited in my heart because I was going to manage to do a few thing that had been pending.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I spent my first transfer on 20 seat cushions to replace the worn out old ones (10,000 KES).
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use part of the transfer to renovate my house by replacing the old iron sheet.l also intend to buy household items such sofa set, bed and mattress . Lastly, l would like to use the transfer to buy two oxen that will assist me in ploughing my farm.This will help me reduce the cost l incur during land preparation.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is,l built my own house from the money l got after selling my sheep that had accumulated over time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for children primary school. At times they are sent away from school because of school fees balances.Secondly,making ends meet is also other challenge.Farming as my main source of income is not enough to support all my family needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when after working in my farm.l play football with my local team.It makes me feel relieved and relaxed.
