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Samson
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
55
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid 35,000 KES debt for the motorbike that I had bought earlier, bought two lorries of sand at 7,000 KES, paid 2,600 KES loan am still having about 5,000 KES cash which al use to pay school fee for my children and food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now finding it easy to carry out my errands now that I have my motorbike.
 
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 paid 5600 KES school fees, I paid 2610 KES debt and cleared a balance of 600 for hospital bill.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to repair the roof of my house and buy water tank.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to develop a piece of land that I bought 3 years ago by building some rental houses.I am also planning to spend the remaining portion on school fees and food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I started a business for my spouse and she is now earning some income out of it.I am also proud that I live in a decent house that is plasterd.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in life is how to source for funds to enable me pay school fees promptly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when sharing a meal together with my family because this is a sign of unity.