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Emanuel's family
Emanuel
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
91
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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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 a bull for 22,000 KES, a kitchen/store was constructed for 22,000 KES. The rest of the transfer was spent on daily food expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The bull I bought has helped me to plough my farm and the store has helped me to keep some of my belongings.
 
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?
I bought a mattress at 3,000 KES, two sheep at 3,700 KES and the rest on farming expenses.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy bulls that I can use in ploughing my farm and also construct a kitchen.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the transfer to do large scale farming where I would be able to get small income from.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is my rental houses which I built when I was still a business man.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is sustaining my family since my income is too small.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is when my friends visit me at home or any visitor from anywhere.