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William's family
William
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
36
homeHousehold Size:
3
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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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 token on a mattress (2500), poles (3000), shoes and clothes (1500) and food (2900)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying building materials like iron sheets, nails and cement so that I can rebuild my house that got burnt down, I will spend part of the transfer on buying one bull that I will use in ploughing my farm and one dairy cow. The remaining amount I will spend on buying furniture for my house and also in starting a small business of selling groceries at the local market.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is that I was able to plant vegetables on my farm which enabled me to get some cash that I spent on buying a dairy cow that I keep for milk.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that my income is very low and getting money to buy food during dry season is a challenge to me and this at times forces me and my family to go a day without a meal.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go out in the morning to do casual work for other people like ploughing their land and I get paid in the evening. This makes me happy as eventually I get cash that I can use to buy food for my family.