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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the third transfer to buy a cow because almost everyone in the village owned a cow, so I also longed to own one but I couldn't afford. I'm now I happy I own one and I believe in the future after it has grown I'll use to plow my farm.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials (35 iron sheets,round polls and nails) since I am the first born and I need to move out of my fathers home and build a house to give way to my brothers to move to their homes too.I also bought 4 sheep,a bed,a mattress, a set of chairs and utensils.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happy that am soon having my home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first transfer to buy iron sheets 6,500 KES.I also paid a capenter to repair for me sofa set seats 3,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the second cash to build my own homestead because at the moment am staying at my parent's homestead.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy bulls for ploughing and also enlarge my poato farming business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have managed to sustain my family so well ensuring that they do not miss food and also paying school fees for my children in class seven,six,and four.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is raising money to build my own home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is when I am planting potatoes knowing that I will have good after harvesting and selling them.
