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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on two oxen and and ox-plough which I intended to use in ploughing my farms. Previously I relied on other people's oxen for ploughing which really delayed my farming activities resulting into very low yields. Today as we speak, I am very independent and bothers no one for their oxen. In addition to that, I am able to let people hire my ox-plough and oxen in exchange for cash, a business that has really improved my living standard.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on settling the debt of a piece of land I bought sometimes back. I also bought an ox plough that helps me in ploughing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having managed to settle the debt that has burdened me for long. I now feel free and at peace.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to clear a balance I had pending after buying a piece of land which I am planning to build on soon.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money in the evening while washing dishes, I felt so good knowing that I would be able to clear my land balance now that I had the money.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to settle a debt that I owe some one who sold me a piece of land. I had identified a piece of land where I wanted to establish a new homestead and even paid the owner part of the sale price but I had not cleared the balance but with the transfers I will be able to do so.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a farmer for many years and after diligently saving my profits I have been able to educate all my children. Sadly most of them have passed away.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to clear a balance that I have with the owner of a piece of land that I am currently in the process of purchasing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after finishing any tasks that I had planned for the day. I usually relax with my family and friends as we chat, this makes me very happy.
