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Albert's family
Albert
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
33
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I added 10000 KES of my savings to the first lumpsum and bought 3 cows.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have always wanted t buy a mototrcycle but since the first lumpsum wasn't enough I invested in cows, will sell them by September and used the cash to buy a motorcycle.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I expanded my barber shop using 4500 KES of the token payment and invested the remaining amount in my general shop.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a second-hand motorbike with the upcoming lumpsum payment.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to expand my business to generate more income. Secondly l would wish to buy a motorbike to use business to generate income. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to build my own house so that l can stay at home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to start my own business though very small.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of enough capital to do better business to generate more income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is in the evening after making good profit from my sales.