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James
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
51
homeHousehold Size:
4
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought water pump for 20000 KES, ox-plough 10000 KES, built a grannery with 15000 KES ans spent some for buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have advanced my farming techniques.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought m-kopa solar lump at 4,000 KES, I also send 1000 KES to my wife at Nakuru, I also spent 3,000 KES towards cultivation.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy land and pay dowry.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy a piece of land where I can establish my own homestead and pay dowry to my in laws.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been a very successful farmer and I have been able to buy a water pump, some cows and iron roofing sheets with money I got after selling my farm produce.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough land on which to establish my own homestead. My father's piece of land is very small and yet we are very many siblings, this means that even if we divide up the piece of land, we will end up with uneconomical pieces, which will not be profitable when tilled.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am through with all the day's work. I can then relax together with my family and friends.