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Godfrey's family
Godfrey
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
29
homeHousehold Size:
3
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I was leased two acres of land for 14,000 KES, bought tomato seeds and insecticides for 13,000 KES, ploughing cost me 9,000 KES and spent 4,000 KES as labour for planting. I also bought 12 bags of cement for 10,000 KES and spent 6,000 KES as labour charge to plaster the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The farming I started has prospects of giving me a big profit that will enable me to venture into other projects and also meet some of my needs.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
We (with spouse) spent my Token payment on completion of Poultry house for 6,500 KES as well as purchase of local birds for 3,500 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We (with spouse) are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on diversifying our mobile phone accessories business by stocking mobile phones, and also buying more local birds to expand our Poultry business..
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer to pay for my school fees at the University level. I also plan to use the transfer to boost my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to pay school fees for my Diploma course.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is hunger. It was such a time when I harvested very poorly. Food became insufficient and so life hard for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to make profit out of my business. I feel happy because I will get something to offer my family.