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Samuel
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
35
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the last transfer and got five sheep to the ones I already have, I thought of keeping sheep because they grow up faster so that in the near future I can sell them when they multiply, I also invested in farming sugarcane this in the long run to sell and make profit, finally I thought of keeping poultry for my family consumption and also for selling.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to buy dairy cow for future use, where by it will save me on spending money to buy milk for my family. l also spent the transfer to dig and build a pit latrine to better my health . The remaining balance l spent to buy 2 sacks of maize for my consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that so many people are strangling on how to get their daily meals, but me I am eating comfortable without any worry.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to construct a pit latrine in my compound. We really needed one to prevent us from constantly going to the neighbor's place for calls of nature.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I saw the Mpesa message on my phone. I called my spouse and told her about the good news and how we will be able to have our own latrine.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on buying a dairy cow since my community is facing alot of challenge on getting milk.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest Achievements is I was able to move to my own home and build a house in it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have been sick for long time, therefore every little money I earn from selling charcoal I end up spending it on drugs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I'm having dinner with my family after a long day at work.