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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 40,000 KES of my second transfer on buying bricks.I also bought 2 lorry's of sand at 5,000 KES,maize and clothes for my children.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of building an iron roofed bricks house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have maize which I can feed my children with.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought wall drop at Kshs. 2500, I bought a she sheep at Kshs. 2500. I used Kshs. 3000 to invest in mining activities. The remaining Kshs. 3000 I used to buy household food items
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have my own sheep, I am now engaged into mining activities where I can get my daily living
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 bought a sheep at 2,500 KES. Purchased a metallic box at 2,500 KES. I also bought other household items with the remaining amount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a spacious house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to furnish my house with the remaining amount.
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access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First, we were planning to expand our house by adding some more rooms so that it can accommodate our expanding family. We were also planning to set up a business,particularly a shop, because it is something that will generate some income for us. Lastly, we were planning to purchase some household that we lack in the house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of was owning a decent house.This is because I used to stay in my co-wife's house before my spouse built this one.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest difficulty has been being jobless,this is because I feel embarrassed when I have to rely on my spouse to provide me with everything.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when my friends visit me and we are able to share stories on how we can develop our lives.
