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Ephraim's family
Ephraim
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Tailoring
faceAge:
53
homeHousehold Size:
8
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?
I invested 25000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer in tailoring shop, I paid 15000 KES secondary school fees for my son and I renovated the whole of my main house with sand and cement with the remaining 10000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have an observable improvement in my daily life; my tailoring shop has been running more effectively since I started receiving transfers, which has increased my earnings. I am now able to provide and feed my household members better than before.
 
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 cleared secondary school fees for my son using 7000 KES of the token payment and I invested the remaining 3000 KES in my tailoring business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to invest some parts of my upcoming lumpsum in tailoring and brick production business. I will then construct an iron-roofed house with the remaining amount.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer to buy iron sheets,nails and timber that I will use to build my own house where I can stay independently with my family.I will also boost my business by increasing my stock because it is the main source of my income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I was trained as a tailor,I worked hard and managed to buy two sewing machines and right now I'm putting my skills into practice.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how to raise school fees because my income is too low and I have many dependants hence I cannot afford to save money that can enable me pay school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm resting from my daily duties because it is the best time I relieve stress.