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Christopher
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
26
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 spent my third transfer on buying a welding machine that I use in my workshop for welding purposes. I used to hire the machine and I could not do a lot of work given that the machine was not mine. I am now able to do a lot. The remaining I spent on buying some livestock that I am rearing.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I invested it wisely in a bull, a goat and a welding machine. I would like to be financially independent in the near future.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have gained self-employment, courtesy of GD. The welding machine that I bought has enabled me to be a manager of my work something that I love most.
 
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 the entire transfer on making iron windows as part of my stock for my welding business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I thought of the many plans I had and felt very happy.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on expanding my business of making doors and windows.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own livestock. I bought them with the money I earned from my workshop.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was that my wife was very sick and I couldn't afford to pay for her medication.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when a customer who has come to collect his /her items appreciates my work.