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Philister
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
55
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I constructed a livestock shed as the one I had was not in a good condition. I am also added some sheep that I am rearing. Using my third transfer. I am happy for the transfers.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 30,000 KES of my second transfer to repay a loan i had,i spent 15000 KES to construct a chicken house and a cattle shed. The remaining amount i used to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that i have cleared the loan i had. I was scared that i might be auctioned.
 
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 8,400 KES to buy 3 bags of maize and the rest was spent on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to construct a new house.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on building a poultry house and then buy local chicks to start a poultry farm, as this is guaranteed to bring us a sustainable source of income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house up to where it has reached now. I have yet to plaster the floor and walls though.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children children who are in high school. Right now one of them is at home because I haven't paid her fees for the term.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am cleaning and arranging my house.