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Tom
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
46
homeHousehold Size:
1
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying 2 cows.I also paid school fees for my children and bought 3 bags of cement.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have cows which is an investment to me.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spent the transfer to off set my loans.l also bought bedding, l also bought a got.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l plan to plan to plaster my house , l also plan to build a house.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house and pay school fees for my child who is in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have been successful at farming and I am good at coordinating in community activities.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have no stable source of income and l am also widowed.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am very happy whenever I go to work in my farm in the morning.