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Benson
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
56
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my first transfer to tap electricity into my house (15000), paid fees for my two children (6000), paid medical bill for my wife who gave birth through Ceserian section (5000), bought my wife saloon equipment (14000), clothes and shoes for my children (8000) and food (1800).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I no longer buy paraffin for lighting because i have electricity in my compound which i also use for charging my phone and security light, my compound is now bright. This transfer came in two days after my wife was admitted in hospital so i was able to cater for the bill. I am so happy and thankful how i wish it was more, i would have done a lot of development with it.
 
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?
I spent the transfer on buying chicken @ ksh 900, 1 sack of maize 2700 the remaining part we spent on buying food and house hold goods we dint have.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a big spacious house .
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to renovat and extend my house. Finally l would like to pay school fees for my children in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build my mother a good house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of day is in the morning when swimming in the lake.