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Benard's family
Benard
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
36
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on plastering my existing house for 45,000 KES and paying school fee for 5,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in our lives is that we have a lovely house, which we never expected in life
 
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 used 7,500 KES to buy metalic windows. I also purchased foodstuffs with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to invest the entire transfer in poultry farming. This will ensure enough cash flow in my home.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to invest in commercial poultry farming, pay school fees and to renovate my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is educating and taking care of my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the lack of a sustainable income source. I mostly depend on farming which is less productuctive due unexpected weather changes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around morning when I do farm work.