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Charles's family
Charles
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
80
homeHousehold Size:
1
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying school fees for my children.I also bought a cow and a goat.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son was able to join university for a parallel program.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying sheep.I also paid a debt of KES 1,000.I also gave my son in the university pocket money of KES 2,000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to buy 2 cows for ploughing.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Planning to build myself a toilet Planning to help my son in school clear his school fees Planning to purchase new beddings
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are my poultry and cows
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life was when I lost my wife
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up in the morning of good health to do my farming