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Richard's family
Richard
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
34
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I am going to use the whole of this my token payment in building a kiosk where I can sell low order goods like packets of sugar and salts.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When you send us our upcoming lumpsum payment, we will boost our general shop and buy 2 oxen with it.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a new house. I also plan to use part of the transfer to buy some cows that will provide me with milk. I also plan to use part of the transfer to pay dowry required by my in-laws.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to construct iron roofed house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a reliable source of income and thus my family has always been faced with hunger.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am in the farm weeding.