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Jacob's family
Jacob
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
57
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought three cows 42000 KES and paid school fees of 8000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have cemented my house with the token transfer and bought cows which I could not have without the transfers.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay college fees for my child and also buy a plough and a bull to help me in my farm.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought seven bags of cement at 7,500 KES to plaster my house and 2,000 KES on school fees (Primary school).
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to set up a poultry farm and we also want to do farming
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have taken my children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was loosing my mother who was really looking forward to getting the help.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am farming.