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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had started poultry farming with my second transfer so I used part of my last transfer to add some chicks to the ones I had and boost my business , I also bought a diary cow to give me milk for consumption and sale, and I bought some utensils to add to the ones I had .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy furniture and bedding. I also pay school fees for nephews and start poultry business to earn living.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that with my poultry business I'm able to afford food without struggles.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy my first sheep that I will keep in my compound. I also bought maize seeds in readiness for the planting season and spent another amount on plowing the farm. The rest of the money was spent on buying food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the money. It had taken long and I was not expecting it at that time. We all very happy as a family.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the transfers to improve my life by buying household items and livestock for rearing purposes.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am so proud of having my own family and being able to maintain them by offering them the basic needs required for life despite the hardship sides of life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been taking care of the orphans that I adapted from the family, sourcing for food and other basics needs requires patience and hard work.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when the whole of my family members are safely back home.
