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Philip
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
21
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the transfer I received on farming to generate income for my family. I also bought household items e.g Chairs and tables and paid fees for my child who is in nursery school.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a decent spacious three roomed house . I now feel relieved and I enjoy relaxing in my new house since before the transfer I was staying at my grandmother's house with my family as well and I used to feel unconformable , irresponsible too.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a decent spacious three roomed house and now I feel relieved, I also enjoy relaxing in my new house since before the transfer I was staying at my grandmother's house with my family as well and I used to feel unconformable hence its a long gone history now.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a bed and a mattress because i had none and i had enough with the cold and dust related ailments that i often suffered from for sleeping on the floor.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on building a house of my own because i am currently homeless and live with one of my relatives due to my financially incapability to build my house.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build my own house since l do not have any house. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to support my family. Finally l would like to take my wife to tailoring to help get a source of income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l done farming which has helped me to sustain my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of capital to develop and grow financial.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm.