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Fredrick

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

House construction

Age:

Household Size:

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Standard Kenya

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($497 USD)

over 4 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I built an iron roofed house using the whole of my first lumpsum transfer.

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

I used to stay in my brother's house and now I have my own house with my personal privacy and authority.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($98 USD)

almost 5 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

Bought building materials

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

Build a house and pay school fees for my brother

Enrolled

5 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

First,I would like to build a new house since I don't have one,Secondly,I would like to spend the rest on my wife's education since she is about to join a technical institution.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

The achievement I am proudest of is that I managed to pay my wife's dowry and I am happy that we are now living peacefully.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

My biggest hardship is that I lack a proper source of income that can enable me educate my children properly.

What is the happiest part of your day?

I would say that the happiest part of my day is getting home from work in the evening and sitting down to a good meal together with my family.