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Sahlmon's family
Sahlmon
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
34
homeHousehold Size:
8
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 the transfer to buy 2 cow- bulls for farming at 30000 kshs, l also bought 3 sacks of maize at 10000 kshs, the remaining 10000 kshs l still have it with me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l now have my own cows l will not depend on people for me to cultivate my farm.
 
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 cow at 10000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on paying school fees and my wife's dowry.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees for my siblings who I take care of. I am the eldest among them, our parents died long ago. I also plan to invest in real estate.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is my education and that of my siblings. I am pursuing my bachelor's, some of my siblings are also in other universities. It's through hardwork that we have come this far.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. I am literally in charge of this for my siblings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I listen to music.