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Evans's family
Evans
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
28
homeHousehold Size:
5
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 used the first lumpsum transfer in buying chairs at 15000 KES, paid a debt of 20000 KES, paid school fee of 10000 KES brother in secondary school, bought a phone at 3000 KES and used the rest of the money in buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am at peace because without the money my brother would not have sat for his exams but thanks to GD.
 
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 spent 6800 KES on weeding my farms, paid 1500 KES for traetment and the rest on food and shopping.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy ironsheets and build a house withe the upcoming transfer.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy some iron sheets,nails and timber so that I can also construct my house.I am also planning to pay dowry to my in laws.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I am educated and I have hopes of securing a good job in future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is having to pay rent on a monthly basis because raising money is not an easy task for someone like me since I only depend on casual jobs for a living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when resting with my kids after a hectic day's work.