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Robert
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
30
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Household Size:
4
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Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
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over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 26000 KES of the first lumpsum in paying dowry and used the rest in furnishing my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We are now at peace and I also feel relieved because I managed to pay dowry to my wife's' parents so I don't owe them.
Initial Payment
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10000 KES ($99 USD)
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over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 5000 KES of the token payment on household cutlery and the remaining 5000 KES on school fees for my son in a primary school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to cement my main house and buy a pair of oxen using this upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
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almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Planning to spend the transfer on building up a new house Planning to spend the transfer on buying funiture and beddings for my house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My greatest achievement so far is my family and my house
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced in life is getting a source of income financial instability has brought us down
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day are my evenings when I get to have a meal with my children .
