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George

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

Household Size:

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Standard Kenya

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Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($99 USD)

7 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I paid 5000 school fees for my eldest daughter who was joining secondary school. We did not have food at home and so I bought a sack of maize @ 2000 for consumption. I also spent 3,000KES on buying 2 goats for keeping.

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

My house is in poor condition; I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.

Enrolled

over 7 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I plan to buy fishing gears like nets because I am a part time fisherman. Here in the lake region fishing earns a lot of money. I would also like to buy cattle and a ploughing machine for farming.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

The achievement am proudest of is this far I have come without my parents. We were orphaned at a tender age, I am the first born. I am proud of the fact that I have been able to take care and educate my siblings, I have worked hard to pay dowry for my wife which is is a very big deal according to Luo customs.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship I face is lack of a proper source of income. I am trying my best though but it's difficult.

What is the happiest part of your day?

The happiest part of my day is when I get paid for a casual job especially in the evening. I feel at peace then.