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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
It was planting season when I received my third transfer, I spent some money to plough and planted my two farms that I have since harvested. The remaining I spent on buying two heifers. I am currently rearing them.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on buying two cows that I used to pay dowry.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm very happy because i'm living a stress free life after paying dowry fully which at some point was worrying me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on house construction poles and labour for 8,000 KES and the rest on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt happy since my family is in dire need of a decent house, and I could begin the construction process.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We would like to use the transfer on building a bigger house because the current one is small for my big family.l will spend the remaining part on buying local dairy cows.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My biggest achievement is paying school fees for my younger brother to form four level from money l got through tomatoes farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship is making ends meets. Causal work l depend on for income is not enough to support our family needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is in the evening after a day's work when relaxing in my house with my family.
