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Elijah's family
Elijah
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
66
homeHousehold Size:
4
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($492 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on building a kitchen.I also bought a cow and paid school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a kitchen now and my children have where to sleep.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l paid school fee and bought bedding and shoes.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l plan to build a kitchen , l also plan to plaster my house.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer to start fishing business, I would also like to pay school fees for my children and lastly I would like to buy livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is taking my children to school up to college level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is getting school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am taking care of the livestock that I have, because at the times of need I can sell them for cash.