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Alphonse's family
Alphonse
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
34
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
2nd Payment
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50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
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 spent my first cash transfer on paying a loan 5,000 KES, shoes for the children 1,300 KES and clothes 3,700 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on finishing the construction of our house and to buy 2 cows.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a water pump and pipes which I will use to do horticultural farming under irrigation.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the sickness of my wife, who is currently hospitalised, and I need money to settle her bill.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am working around the farm.