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Samwel's family
Samwel
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
26
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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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 bought a solar lamp at 4,000 KES, 28 iron sheets at 15,600 KES, one still door at 7,000 KES, piad 1,200 KES school fee for my three children, used 7,000 KES to attend the funeral of the mother of my father-in-law, paid 15,000 KES debt.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now living in a decent and spacious house with good lightings.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l want to repair my house, so l bought 6 iron sheet @ 4200, bought shoes for my three children at 300, super- dram @ 700, the remaining a mount l use for paying school fees for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build my own home because am still at my father's home.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a bigger house for my family,I will also like to buy some livestock and a second hand motorcycle.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have a family of my own.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I went for a carpentry course and due to lack of tools,I can not start my own shop.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to make money and feed my family.