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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on leasing a piece of land that I am preparing in readiness for the planting season. I have also spent some of it on buying some livestock that are like my assets, they might help me in paying school fees for my children given that they are still in school.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on building a new house since my previous house was leaking form the roof and was uncomfortable during rainy days. I then bought a sofa set for my sitting room and the rest went into paying school fee for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have seen a lot of difference in my life especially because I now sit on beautiful seats and live in a leak proof house and it is very comforting
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer helped us buy food. We never had something to eat and therefore this money sustained us a lot during this famine season.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My current house is pathetic and leaking and therefore receiving this second transfer will be a liberation to my life.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our main intention is to build another house,we'll also use part of it to invest in maize farming and lastly use the remaining amount to pay school fees and buy food for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we're proudest of is owning this house and few items like furniture. Few years back we had no house nor any household assets.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we're facing is on paying school fees for our children and making ends meet especially on food for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I get a chance to take my vegetables to our local market.There I'm able to get some money to support my family.
