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Richard
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
54
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my last transfer on plastering my house which was initially made of mud. in addition to that, I renovated some parts of the house which had become so weak. secondly, I purchased some livestock to help me kick off livestock farming. Lastly, I financed my brother in construction of an iron roofed house to replace the grass thatched one that he had.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 a cow.I also started livestock business and added capital to my wife's business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an income.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 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 a steel door at 6,500 KES, a goat at 2,600 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on buying a cow and an oxen.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to buy a steal door and a cow that we will be milking
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have built the house I am in and am feeding my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fees since we don't have any source of income
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am supplying water to different people