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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($473 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a new house for business, I also bought food and some business supplies
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal is to build a new house because the house I stay in currently is almost falling off
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I now own cattle that supply me with milk and I also expanded my business which sustains me and my family
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spend my second transfer on buying a cow and 2 goats worth 26000 KES. Paid 16000KES fee and save 13000 in my personal account.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My biggest difference in my daily life is that i no longer have fee problem as i used to.
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 a sheep at 2,500 KES, 20 kilograms of maize at 1,000 KES, paid 6,000 KES school fee for my child who is in the college then used the rest on food for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to pay clear school fee for my child then buy two cows.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on two dairy cows, and also to on timber nails and labour to construct a cow shed.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is starting a food kiosk at our local market, which gives me money that I use for my daily needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is seeing my daughter drop out of college due to lack of college fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am serving lunch to my customers in my food kiosk.
