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Julius
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
39
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I received my last transfer in the midst of a funeral my aunt had passed on and since she had no children we took it upon ourselves to give her a befitting burial so I used my last transfer to help out with the funeral arrangements, then the remainder of the cash I used to buy iron sheets, nails and doors to aid in building my house which I intend to build soon.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying two cows one small bull and a female cow which I will be taking as dowry to my in laws for bride price. I then paid school fee for my child and then bought iron sheets which I will use to build a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel very calm and at peace because a lot of my financial worries have been taken care of by the transfers that I get.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy iron sheets which am planning to use my house and also I bought food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my second transfer to build my house and also pay dowry for my wife.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, I plan to use part of the transfer to build my own house because currently I don't have. And finally, I intend to use the remaining amount of the transfer to pay dowry for my wife whom I am staying with but I have not been to their place to date.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having built my mother a house from my savings when I grow tomatoes and sold.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is being without my own house yet I have a family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing at home with my family after my casual work as I wait for supper.