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Shem's family
Shem
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
68
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($476 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my entire third transfer on buying a motorcycle which assist me in my family business and on transporting my neighbors goods to the near by center for pay .This has enable me to save and also provide for my family with the money I get from the motorcycle services.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second my transfer to Invest on rice plantation after which I sell the produce and build a new house. I also start a fishing vendor business for my wife.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that if all goes well I'll be able to sell my produce and build a house and pay my children school fees.
 
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 to plough and plant rice in my two acres of land.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to finish building my incomplete house with my upcoming transfer payment.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying some timber and wire mesh to renovate a poultry house where I am rearing my chickens. I am also planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my children who are in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house and home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the poultry disease that has attacked my flock and is threatening to clear them all.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting at home after a hard day's work.