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Gibon
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
59
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a mattress because I was sleeping on a worn out mattress which was very uncomfortable, I bought three goats to rear and to sell when in need of money. I bought 30 pieces of iron sheets which am planning to use to build a new house, I bought a sack of maize for consumption and the remaining amount, I spent on food and other household items which I lacked.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying roofing iron sheet which I'll use to build a better house as my current house is small and couldn't accommodate all my family members comfortably. I also spent part of the transfer on buying some of the house hold items such as clothes, blanket, mattress and food to feed my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is improved way of life I'm living current as I have some of the household items that I didn't have before. I'm very happy.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I cleared school fees for my son to enable him sit for Kenya Certificate Of Secondary School Education. I spent the remaining 5000 KES on clothing and food for my household members that we lacked and that is how I can account for my first transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My major plan with my upcoming second transfer is constructing a semi-permanent house of 40 iron sheets. I have acquired 7 iron sheets already.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to start up poultry project.This I would sell in future to get some income.I also plan to buy building materials like ironsheets ,timber,nails,and built a new house since my current house is too small to fit my large family well.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My greatest achievement is that I have managed to keep my family in peace and also educate my son upto form four.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that my son has huge school fees balance that he needs to clear before starting his final exams but I lack money to pay for him.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family wakes up well.