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Mathew's family
Mathew
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
41
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spend the transfer to extend my house so l bought 25 iron-sheets at 15000 kshs, poles at 7000 kshs, nails at 2300 kshs, labor 5000 kshs , l also spend 8000 kshs to pay school fees for my children in high school and primary school, l also bought mattress worth 4000 kshs , solar at 2000 kshs the remaining balance l spend to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l had a very small house but now l have a very spacious and comfortable house that can accommodate with my family.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 7,000KES school fees for my child, and 3,000KES on household expenditure.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy a cow for keeping, and more ironsheet for building an iron roofed house.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to pay school fees for our child.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have a roof over our head
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been not having money to take care of our daily needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am called by a friend because there is a job somewhere.