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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I invested the whole of my first lumpsum payment in clothing business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am currently running a business that generates for us daily income and therefore I am able to put food on the table; I can now afford to acquire 3 meals a day as opposed to before and this has improved our living standards.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I leased a piece of land and planted maize and beans (8000) and bought food (1700).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to enroll for a degree program with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to back to school to pursue my university education and use part of the money to purchase land for dwelling.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to earn a diploma in marketing management.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of employment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning before I start facing the day's challenges
