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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on the acquisition of cows. I used to spend a lot of money on hiring out cows during farming seasons. I am now able to save the money that I used to hire out cows with. The other large portion of the money I used to buy cereals with which I stocked up because it was a period of drought and I did not have enough food in my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying 2 cows which cost me 30000 KES which I now rear in y home. I also bought and fixed a new door on my house since the previous one was very weak. The balance was used to buy a sack of dry maize and other food items for my family because there was famine and we had little foodstuffs left in the store.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have 2 cows n my name, which I am very proud of, as my peers no-longer belittle me because of lack of cows, since it is a significant symbol of wealth and dignity in our culture.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 buying 3 sheep which am keeping as investment. I also bought 20 kilograms of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment when I received my money and danced.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First, I'm planning to spend part of the transfer to buy four female cows that would enable me to get milk and sell to the villagers and get income. Secondly, I intend to buy two goats that I may sell later in case of an emergency. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to construct a latrine that I don't have
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is building of my house. From my casual work, I was able to build my house
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is providing for the basic needs of my family since I don't have a reliable source of income
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my life is during the day when I am at my work ferrying passengers using motorcycle
