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Samwel's Profile
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Samwel
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Casual labour
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Age:
26
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Household Size:
3
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Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
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8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid hospital bill at 38,000 and the remaining 12000 opened a retail shop.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have started a business which i did not have before and this has helped sustain my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
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over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 10 iron sheets at 5,000KES, sofa set seats at 3,000KES, wooden door at 1,200KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to buy a three acre land with the upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
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almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to buy household items and start a small business selling fast moving consumer goods.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is my house. Unlike most of my age mates, I managed to build my own house at an early age.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a steady source of income and a good job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning whenever I manage to get hired by someone to carry out a particular task.
