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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I invested my third transfer in fishing equipment; I have been working for people in the lake shore to earn a hundred shillings a day which I considered very frustrating to me and therefore when I received my the money I bought a net and fishing lines as a result, I have become an employer. People can now work for me as I enjoy more profit from the business making close to 300 KES a day.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying food, one bag of maize, some household items, I also spent part of it on sinking a latrine, I also bought Iron sheet, nails, polls and timber that I used in building a new house because my previous house used to be very small
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is me being able to build a new house, now I stay in a much bigger house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Most of my first transfer went into buying food because that is what my family lacked most.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money while walking home from my shopping center and I felt so blessed because I needed it so badly.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy farm inputs like seeds and fertiliser which I will use to increase the productivity of my farm.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a fisherman for very many years. This line of work enabled me to be the proud owner of several herds of cattle. Sadly most of them either succumbed to diseases, were sold off or used to pay dowry.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a better house for myself. My current house is dilapidated and I fear that it might collapse anytime. I also I intend to remarry but I am unable to do so because I cannot afford to pay dowry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday, this is when I usually get home after working at the lakeside. I usually have lunch with my family and this makes me very happy.
