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Sadok's family
Sadok
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
24
homeHousehold Size:
6
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?
l spent 32000 kshs to pay dowry to my wife, the remaining balance l spent to buy building materials as l am planning to build
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is a lot of peace in my house since l took dowry to my in-laws.
 
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 spent 6650 KES of my token payment on 10 iron sheets, 2100 KES on nails, 550 KES on food then I paid school fees for my son using the remaining 700 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I would like to buy some 2 cows for paying dowry to my in-laws, complete building my house and clear the school fees balance with the remaining part of my upcoming lumpsum payment.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a poultry house. I also plan to spend the transfer to expand my house to accommodate my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy bulls and oxen plough that I will use during ploughing. I also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my nephew.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of a stable source of income. This makes it difficult to meet the needs of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get food for my family.