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Tobias's family
Tobias
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
47
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to buy building materials as l am planing to build a spacious comfortable house since l am staying in a very small house. I spent the transfer to pay school fee for my child who is in secondary school. The remaining balance l spent to buy cushions since l had furniture without cushion.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now sure of having a spacious comfortable house as compare to the one l have which is very uncomfortable.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying medical bills for my father who had fallen sick by the time the transfer was sent. I was so lucky that we would afford the hospital services which would been a big challenge without the transfer. Besides that, I purchased food for my children and spouse who entirely depended on me for the provision of all their basic needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer which was I may say arrived at the right timewhen my father had just fallen sick and needed urgent cash for medication.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is my life not able to find a suitable job. This is because with this small jobs I do like selling charcoal I am not able get proper income thus not able to provide fully for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is at night .This is the time when I relax after working during the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy knowing that amongst those going to receive this money.Receiving this money will help me enrole my son to college and also use it in farming.