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Erick's family
Erick
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
32
homeHousehold Size:
3
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought two goats with 6000 KES, paid school fees of 2000 KES for my two children in and bought food with 2000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build my house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to buy bulls and oxen plough which I will use to plough my farms. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy building materials and construct a new house. I also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have tried so hard and have been able to build a house for my family. This was after saving money which I got from sale of crop produce.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get money from my work. I feel very happy because I am able to provide dinner for my children.