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Tarzan's family
Tarzan
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
64
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on paying school fees for my children in secondary and college. I am glad they are now sitting their last exams in secondary and God willing they proceed to college. I also bought food using the remaining amount for my family consumes.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my two sons and daughter respectively and now I am hopeful that they will have a brighter future after completing their highest levels of education that is university.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have paid school fees for my two sons and daughter respectively and now I am hopeful that they will have a brighter future after completing their highest levels of education.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay school fee for my brother's child so as he can be allowed to sit for his final examination.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I have both 2 orphans and 5 of my own children in high school so I was planning to spent my upcoming transfer to clear next year school fee for these children so that they can continue with their learning without fee arrears issues.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to pay school fees for my children, and other children who I live with and support.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building the house where I am staying with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of money to buy food and other essentials. I am a retiree without any meaningful income, and I have a very large family which I support.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am resting at home after completing my tasks in the morning.