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Benson
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
29
homeHousehold Size:
5
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 42000 KES of the first lumpsum in starting up a business, used 3200 KES in buying clothing for the family and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have a business which is a source of income.
 
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 settled my debts with 4000 KES, I paid primary school fees for my 2 children with 3000 KES and I spent the remaining 3000 KES on household daily needs like food and the whole of my token payment was over.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to open a cyber cafe with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment when I will receive it.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Secondly I would wish to build my own house since l do not have any house. Finally l would like to pay dowry to my parents inlaw to appreciate them for giving me a wife.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement after the death of my parents l have struggled to get education which has really helped me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of capital to start my own business to generate income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when l have made some money knowing that I will have something to eat.