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Charles
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
58
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent the transfer to build a spacious house so l bought 35 iron-sheets at 22400 kshs, timber 1550 kshs, nails 1900 kshs, windows 3500 kshs, steel-door at 8000 kshs, labor-charge 5000 kshs, transport of 3000 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am now staying in a spacious house.
 
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?
l spend the whole amount to buy 20 iron-sheets each at 640 kshs since am planning to build a house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build a spacious, iron-roofed house .
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for our children,expand my house and set up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have a house and I have educated my daughter who is about to join college.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been educating my children since I have no source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am looking after my livestock.