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George
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
50
homeHousehold Size:
9
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 paid 15,000 KES school fee for my son in high school, bought fifty chicks at 5,500 KES, used 10,500 KES to set a place and food for my chicks, used 5,000 KES to dig a septic tank for my pit latrine, I then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and bought a cow at 16,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My compound is now very clean because my latrine is no longer flowing off.
 
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?
I paid 5000 KES school fees for my children and spent the remaining 5000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I have started poultry farming and therefore I will add my stock with this upcoming lumpsum payment.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my children and the orphaned that am taking care off.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have been blessed with a big wonderful family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am physically disabled on my left arm,which prevents me from doing a lot of work.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am learning God's word.