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Ochieng's family
Ochieng
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
35
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
access_time almost 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on buying a water pump for irrigating my farm. I also gave my spouse 15000 KES to boost her shop business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My crops are doing so well because they are getting enough water and I believe I'll get good harvest this season thus more sales . This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Being that I am a farmer I spent my first transfer to purchase water pipes that I have been using for irrigation. I am happy nowadays I am able to irrigate my farm with ease.I also bought some corn for my family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was busy in my farm when my wife brought the good news. I was so happy at that moment as I had given up waiting thinking I was not among the lucky people who were to receive the transfer. I was so exited when I confirmed.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of food.The subsistence farming is not viable without irrigation and so we end up without food for the family most of the time when our crops dry up.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the evening when I come back from the farm and sit together with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to improve my living standard because I intend to buy water pump and pipes to irrigate my farm.This is going to improve my income.