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Charles's family
Charles
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
38
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought two cows 28000 KES, a goat 2500 KES, a bed 3500 KES, table 4200 KES and a sack of maize 2600 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the peace of mind I have after paying dowry and buying household items I have been longing for.
 
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?
l spend the cash to buy mattress at 3800 kshs l aslo bought goat at 2600 kshs, remainig amount use for paying fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build a more comfortable house because the one l have is in a bad condition.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer on buying beddings and furniture. I also plan to spend the transfer on buying sheep and goats.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to pay my son's school fees up to college level. I have managed this through the little income that I get from the sale of charcoal and farm produce.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I have been suffering from Asthma and it has hindered me from doing much work. This has reduced my productivity in terms of doing work that can enable me get income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when am grazing my cows. I feel happy because I get milk from them.