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Jacob

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

Small business

Age:

Household Size:

Campaign

Standard Kenya

Upcoming Stage

Next Payment

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($493 USD)

over 7 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I spent 28000 KES of the first lumpsum on plastering my floor, used 2000 KES on food and saved 20000 KES for my child who is soon joining college.

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

Finally I have managed to plaster my floor after 8 years of struggle, I owe this to GD.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($99 USD)

almost 8 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I paid school fees for my son who was in secondary school, and also bought a bed.

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

I plan to send my son to college now that he has completed secondary education.

Enrolled

8 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I plan to pay school fees. I have a child who is pending to join college, since 2014.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

The achievement am proudest of is seeing all my children through high school. Atleast they all have form four certificates. I am proud as a father.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough income. In this economy the value of the shilling has gone down. The little I earn is barely sufficient.

What is the happiest part of your day?

The happiest part of my day is when I go to look after my livestock afternoon.