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Joseph
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
52
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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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 bought one still door at 6,500 KES, gave the remaining 3,300 KES to my wife to buy school uniform and shoes for the children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to buy two bulls for ploughing and a plough then use the rest to buy house items like seats.
 
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access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I would like to buy an oxen plough that will aid in ploughing my farm because it is faster and easier to use,unlike before when I used to use a hand hoe that was taking longer and also tedious. Secondly, I would like to spend part of my transfer on
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is being a father of eight children and also being able to send all of them to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say lack of sufficient farm produce that is enough to sustain my family has been my biggest hardship.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is early morning when working on my farm because this is the time when the weather is cool and I'm able to work for a long time without sweating.