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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spend my third transfer paying off dowry for my wife hence I am proud that I have the full custody of my lovely wife since I used the right traditional path to marry her.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on buying chairs at 8000 KES, bought a cow at 20000 KES, mattress at 3000 KES and a solar lump at 3000 KES. I also gave my mother 3000 KES , bought 3 bags of cement at 2100 KES and used the rest of the money on buying personal items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Previously I only had stones that I was using as my seats but now I have descent chairs. This is the biggest difference in my daily life and I owe all these to give directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on buying a few household items that I lacked. The remaining amount from the transfer I spent on buying some iron sheets in preparation for building my house after I shall have received my second cash transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on building a big, well ventilated and descent house. The house I'm currently staying in is not in a good shape and it's also too small. I will also buy a cow that I can milk and benefit from its dairy products.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on leasing a land and plant sweet potatoes and maize,I will buy two cows to raise which will give milk and give birth to many more and lastly I will open a small hotel business for my wife which will give us some income to sustain ourselves.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having built my current house which is bigger compared to my previous one which was built using only six iron sheets and was very small.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on paying school fees for my children,this is because there is alot of other pressing needs for the family and with no other sources of income,I find it very difficult to settle their arrears.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when I'm attending to my farm in the morning,checking my plants and weeding to ensure they grow healthy.
