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Maricus's family
Maricus
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
64
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I have invested my third transfer in farming. Currently, I grow maize and groundnuts and keep livestocks-2 cows and a goat the investments I started with the whole of the money. From the livestock, I am able to generate organic manure that I use to grow crops in my farms, improving my harvests, especially last season I managed to reap a lot of maize and groundnut!
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
i spent my second transfer to buy a cow and a calf which provides my family with milk. I bought iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build my kitchen and the remaining amount I spent to buy a sack of maize for my family's consumption
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a cow which provides my family and we no longer buy milk like before. Thank you GD for the transfer.
 
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?
When I received my first transfer, I used part of it to buy cushions for my seats, then bought utensils and cutlery that we lacked in the house. The balance was all used up in tilling my maize farm.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy the moment I received my money because I knew I was now going to accomplish my plans.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My fast son who was mentally changed is wasn't able to take to hospital.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I leave my home in the morning to find for my family and I get something for them.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I could now get some cash to at least start some business.