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Joshua's family
Joshua
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
53
homeHousehold Size:
8
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?
l spent the transfer to build my house so l bought 30 iron-sheets at 18600 kshs, poles at 3000 kshs, timber at 3000 kshs, nails at 2500 kshs, labor-charge at 4000 kshs, l also bought cow worth 8000 kshs, l paid fees of 2500 kshs to my child in high school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am now staying in a spacious comfortable house.
 
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 seat cushions at 4500 KES, super drum at 2500 KES and spent 1500 KES on school fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to build an iron roofed house.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it's small, build for my eldest son a house, and purchase a motorcycle that I can use to generate daily income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that three years ago I lived in a grass thatched house but currently I have an iron roof house. This I managed through my savings from farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have in my life is lack of money to educate, feed, and clothe my children because I lack a reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up knowing that I have another chance to work hard for my family.