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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a grass thatched house with no seats not even a bed, so when my third transfer was sent, I bought building materials that I used to build an iron roofed house. I need ahead and bought some furniture and bedding too. I can say that I have moved a step forward in life. I have seats for my house and my children are in school too.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying 20 ironsheets @14000 Kes, seats @7400 Kes and 2 goats @5000 Kes. I also bought 2 blankets, clothes and shoes. I then spent the rest on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that today am so much at peace with my wife because we were able to afford most of the things we needed.
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 planting maize, vegetables and tomatoes after which I'll sell the produce and earn a living . I also manage to buy food and cloths for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on constructing a bigger house that can accommodate me and my family comfortably. I would also like to buy a dairy cow for my daily upkeep.
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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 a new house because my house is in a very bad condition. Secondly I would wish to buy a cow and sheep to help me in future for paying school fees for my children. Finally l would like to buy household items for my house since l do not even have a chair for my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that through farming l have managed to build my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I have got some casual jobs knowing that I will get some money to buy food for my family.
