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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on paying school fees for my brother - in - law who was completing his secondary school education to give him an ample time when going to collect his secondary certificate. I also bought a calf with the remaining transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I receive my second transfer, I cleared school fees balances for my brother-in-law in a secondary school and I purchased a bull with the remaining amount. I anticipate to sell the bull at a profit in the future and again, my brother-in-law will pursue his education successfully and land a better job to cater for his household needs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I can mention in my daily life is that I am currently pursuing my dream more satisfactorily-livestock farming, which I enjoy most. I expect to reap much from this venture.
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 paid school fees of 8000 KES and did household shopping with my first transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to repair our old house and buy a cow with our upcoming transfer.
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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 starting a cereals trading business, and also to buy at least one dairy cow which will give us milk for our consumption and also for sale.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building our own home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of resources to effectively support the three orphaned children who are staying with us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am bathing and breastfeeding my little baby.
