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Benjamin's family
Benjamin
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
45
homeHousehold Size:
3
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 I spent my first transfer on secondary school fees (20000), funeral expenses for my elder brother (10000), ballast (9000), sand (9000) and food (2000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a huge school fees balance that i did not know how it shall be cleared but thanks to GD i settled it. Food and clothes are available to my household.
 
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 bought a mattress (3500), charcoal iron (800), a blanket (500), a sheep (2000) and spent (3000) on food and other household needs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees, farming plastering and doing repairs in my house.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to set up a business and some use it for ploughing
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have taken my children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fees since I have no job
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am farming