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Jacob's family
Jacob
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
60
homeHousehold Size:
9
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 the transfer to buy 2 cows at 35000 kshs, l also spent 14000 kshs to iron-sheets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l have invested on cows if l have any problem l can use them.
 
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 used my token payment to pay school fee, bought uniform books and shopping for my child in secondary school (9900)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to clear school fees, expand and repair my house, build a pit latrine and open a business.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have tried taking my children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that my house is not well built and it's not good for my family, my children also are supposed to join high school but since I don't have the money they are forced to repeat classes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my family.