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Clinton

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

Household Size:

Campaign

Standard Kenya

Upcoming Stage

Next Payment

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($493 USD)

over 7 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I bought a motorcycle for transport business, and paid 12,000KES to enroll into college.

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

I now have an income and hope to complete my course as a social worker.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($99 USD)

almost 8 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I used 7000 to retrieve my secondary school certificate that was withheld at school and started a small shop with 3000.

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to buy a second hand motorcycle

Enrolled

8 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I am planning to purchase a motorbike so I can do taxi business and raise funds to go to college and be able to get a good job.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

My proudest achievement is that I have obtained a forth form certificate with help from well wishers who took care of me after my parents died.

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

The biggest hardship I face in life is that I have no parents and I have had to depend on well wishers.

What is the happiest part of your day?

The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when my day's tasks are over and I have time to rest.