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John's family
John
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
31
homeHousehold Size:
2
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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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 paid school fees of 3700 KES to my brother and two children and iron sheets for 6200 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will buy a piece of land with the upcoming lumpsum payment.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer to build a house since am homeless. I also plan to use the transfer to pay school fees for my kid.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement has been being able to take care of my son with whom his mother died while he was eight months old.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my house got burnt with all my property. This was just after I buried my wife. I was left with nothing to hold on to and it was that sad.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get a good catch from fishing.