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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 spent a larger part of the transfers to buy a dairy cow and calf. The remaining part of transfers was spent on renting a piece of land which I planted rice.
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 most of the second transfer to build a spacious comfortable house that accommodate me with my family members, since l was staying in a very small uncomfortable house. I spent the transfer to buy cow-bull for farming, this will save me from hiring people to work on my farm. The remaining balance l spent to buy l sack of maize for my consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest different in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a spacious comfortable house that accommodate me with m family members.
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 most of the first transfer on rice plantation for my future use as source of income. The remaining balance l spent to buy one sack of maize and food stuffs for the family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy because l knew this my turning point in life.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to open a shop, build a new house and buy good furniture. I want my visitors to be comfortable when seated in my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that, when I was doing business I managed to buy household utensils.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is that I do not have a good source of income since the collapse of my business. I have to ask for everything, sometimes it irritates my spouse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when washing my clothes. I like decent environment because cleanliness is next to Godliness.
