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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($473 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on buying six goats for rearing, and I am hopeful that they will help me in future when they multiply. I also paid school fees for my daughter who is secondary school and the remaining on food for my family consumption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer on buying 3 goats 9000 KES, Fischer board and nails 7,500 KES, cup board 7,000 KES, 2 sacs of maize 6,300 KES, paid school fees 12,000 KES, paid workers 1,500 KES and kept the remaining amount for emergencies.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built house and bought livestock.
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 used my token to treat my Asthma KES 5000, bought a goat KES 2500, and food KES 2800. I added KES 400.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to complete my house and to buy a cow.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on seeking medical treatment for my asthmatic condition. I will then spend the rest of the transfer on cement to plaster the floor of my house, which is made of earth, and this aggravates my asthmatic condition.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is continuing to take care of my children after I got separated from their father.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of a steady stream of income. This affects my ability to effectively cater for my large family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when the weather is warm and I am able to get around and do my chores.
