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Charles
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
52
homeHousehold Size:
4
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent 24000 kshs to pay dowry, l also paid school of 15000 kshs to my child in secondary school, l am also planning to build house so l bought 20 iron-sheets at 12000 kshs
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed social because l have now paid dowry to my wife.
 
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?
We spent my Token payment on constructing a small iron-roofed house for 10,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on extending our existing house, paying secondary school fee for our child and buying a bull to support ploughing activities
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build iron roofed house because my house is leaking. Secondly l would wish to buy goats,sheep and cow to help save the money. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to pay school fees for my children in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought livestock stock which really helped me when my wife sick to seek medication.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day in the evening after doing casual work and earning some money to feed my family.