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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on paying part of the school fees which had remained in my last year on my certificate course in civil engineering and that made me complete school smoothly .I also paid school fees for my sister and started a small business of vending second hand text books in Kisumu town.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to construct a new and bigger house that can comfortably contain my family and our belongings. My previous house was very small. I also paid school fees for my sister in secondary school so that she can successfully attend classes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have managed to construct a new house that is much more comfortable to live in because it is big and spacious.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on rice farming worth 10000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming transfer
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on building my own house since currently I'm homeless,I will also invest some of it on rice farming and lastly use the remaining amount to pay dowry for my wife.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to complete my secondary education even though I haven't been able to go beyond that due to financial challenges.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing is on living in a small and squeezed house which does not comfortably fit my family. I appreciate this however since it's not mine but just given to me for the time being .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I normally receive customers in my farm who come to buy vegetables,this always allows me to receive some income to support my family.
