Rooble lives at home with his mother and father. He also has four brothers and one sister.
At home, Rooble helps his father by looking after their calves. His family is destitute, owning fewer than 10 camels, goats, cows or sheep and having no source of monetary income. His family's diet most likely consists of a cup of milk and a bowl of gruel each per day. Rooble receives a balanced meal at school every day.
Rooble is noted by his teacher as being academically above average and showing exceptional ability in the subject of English. He attends church and Sunday school and loves playing soccer with his brothers and friends.
