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Peter
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
49
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought two cows to keep and later sell in case of emergency, I also bought sofa sets because the one I had before were old and worn out, I also leased a rice farm in case the produce is good i will sell and get profit and the remaining for my own.
 
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 on buying 2 cows 30000 KES and paid school fees 20000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my daily life is that i managed to pay school fees for my child and the child is now in school full time.
 
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 on payment of Secondary school fee for our child to ensure he learns consistently (6,000 KES) as well as purchase of 2 sheep (4,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Hey, the moment when I received my money I felt great joy that cant be described !!. Our child had just been sent away from class due to lack of school fee, at least I knew I could give him part of the required money and send him back to school first thing in the morning.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my children both in college and secondary school, use part of the transfer to expand my house and buy a cow with the remaining amount.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was being sick for so long, I had to use all my resources to seek medication.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when cleaning my compound.