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Ashmilias's family
Ashmilias
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
22
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?
We spent 20000 KES of the first lumpsum in catering for the cost of building a kitchen , bought two cows at 24000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I had nothing that I invested but now I have cows.
 
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 a bag of maize (3000), a sheep(1500), household goods and food (3400) and paid school fees (2000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy more livestock, expand my house, build a kitchen and fence my compound.
 
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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 buy a cow and sheep to reproduce and help as generate capital. Secondly l would wish to buy fishing equipment to enable us do better farming to generate income. Finally l would like to build a pit latrine for my family to improve our health.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l used to have a very small house but I have tried and built a bigger house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I have gone fishing and got some money to buy food for my family.