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Kilarish's family
Kilarish
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
57
homeHousehold Size:
3
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 transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also bought a cow and chairs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have chairs to sit on in my house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying 6 iron sheets.I also paid my medical bills, leased a land and bought a radio.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.i also want to buy an ox.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to start a small business that would help me get additional source of income. I also plan to use part of the transfer to construct a house for my son. I also plan to spend the transfer on paying school fees for my son for a training course.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I saved some money that enabled me to buy goats. I use these goats in cases of emergency like paying medical bills.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when I was bedridden and couldn't go to work. It was very tough for me because I couldn't get food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up alive and am able to go to work. I feel happy because its my source of livelihood.