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Samuel
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
42
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also bought 2 steel windows,cushions and paid school fees for my children.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of plastering my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have an iron roofed house..
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spend the cash to build a spacious house so l bought 10 iron-sheets at 6500 kshs, 36 poles at 5400 kshs, nails at 2800 kshs, steel door at 7000 kshs, l also spend 3000 kshs to pay labor, l also spend this money to pay school fees of 10000 kshs to my son
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has change because l now have a very spacious house that accommodate me with the whole of my family.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I topped up some money to the token and bought a bull at 16,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build an iron roofed house.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to expand my house because my house is small. secondly I would like to buy oxen to help us in ploughing our farm to increase productivity. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to pay school fees for my children in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements that l have managed to build my own house and we also managed to buy a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when having supper with my family.