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Joshua's family
Joshua
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
61
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 42000 KES of the first lumpsum transfer in buying 2 cows, paid school fee of 4000 KES and used the rest of the money in starting up a business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I have cows which I consider an investment.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the entire transfer to build a pit latrine. I was helping myself at my brother's latrine which wasn't good habit based on my view.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to pay my daughter in high school fee with a portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy oxen to help me do better farming. Secondly l would wish to build a pit latrine to improve the health of my family members. Lastly I would to open up a business to generate income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper farming equipment since I depend on farming but I manually.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I money to sustain my family.