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Alfred's family
Alfred
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
25
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
access_time over 6 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 ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying an oxen to ease my ploughing process thereby ensuring I plant in time and spent the remaining money on planting and weeding process and hopefully I will harvest bountifully.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my crops do so well, it gives me a lot of hope for the future because I am going to have a good harvest.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy iron sheets that I will use to construct a more spacious house. My current house is very squeezed.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when i received the transfer. I knew I was going to build the house I have been dreaming of.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a much bigger and suitable house for our family. We will set up a business of selling second hand clothes to keep us going.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have planted some tress that I sell and make some little money to support my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of employment,I normally go out insearch of something to do but I am never lucky. It's very frustrating.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when my family has something to eat in the house.