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Musa

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

Other

Age:

Household Size:

Campaign

Standard Kenya

Upcoming Stage

Next Payment

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($494 USD)

over 7 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I planted tree worth 4000/- i bought utensils worth 1000/- and remainder 5000/- i spend on food

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

I live a happy life as i can purchase daily basic needs, i'm also planning to buy motorbike to help me start transportation business

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($99 USD)

almost 8 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I invested in tree planting business with 5500 KES of my token payment and we spent the remaining 4500 KES on household daily needs such as food.

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

I will save my upcoming lumpsum payment to combine it with the last/ second upcoming lumpsum payment in order to purchase a new motorcycle.

Enrolled

8 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I plan to buy household items like cushions and beddings. I also plan to build a new home and to pay dowry.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

The achievement am proudest of is building this house. Even though am still at my parents place and need to move out, I still feel proud.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship I face now is that my fishing business ran at a loss. It's like am back to square zero.

What is the happiest part of your day?

The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to work.