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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to buy two bulls and one diary cows so that the bulls would help me in ploughing and diary to give me milk I also bought a solar panel to help me in lighting i turn I also get an income by charging peoples phones in the village the rest of the money we used to buy food in the house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used 45000 KES from my second transfer to buy 3 cows to rear in my home, then used the balance to buy dry maize for my family since the harvest last season was poor.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have cows that I call my own.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 two sheep and two sacks of maize
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a new house and buying a cow and plough that I'll use in farming
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy bulls to help me plough my farm and also hire for money to my villagers . This would help me improve my farming and also get some income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My achievement is that I was homeless but today I have my own house,also that I have a happy family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have a stable job to help sustain my family well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am doing my house chores.
