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John
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
60
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the third transfer on constructing a cowshed formy cattle, bought sheep, chicken food and food for household consumption. I have alao saved some money for paying tith to the church.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My goal is to construct a fence for my chicken so that they do not wonder away and get lost.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Eh! I feel very peaceful because I can now accomplish many things that I could only wish for without asking for a loan or debt.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
i was able to sent my daugter to USA by using 8000 for travelling expenses ,paid tithe (1000)and the rest for food (1000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My child was able to travel to USA and this has brought peace in the house and our relationship has grown stronger
 
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?
l spent the whole amount to buy for passport.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to start business.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay tithe with the first transfer and the other one we will use it to repair our house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I took my children to school and they are in the university.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of money to establish myself and not being able to set up a business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am farming.