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Benard's family
Benard
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
26
homeHousehold Size:
6
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 bought iron sheets for 22400 KES, paid 5000 KES for timber, round poles 1000 KES, maize 3000 KES, bought food and still saving 10000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having bought iron sheets and timber for building my home.
 
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 spend 3000 KES on farming, bought a sack of maize 3000 KES and spent 4000 KES on shopping and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on building a bigger house.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on building a better house and paying my children school fees both are in primary school and my wish is to see them through high school and beyond.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been able to build my current house through hardship and hard work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship currently is on feeding my family since I depend on casual labour around which most of the time is not available.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during the evening when I join my family in prayers and worship.This gives us hope in the midst of hard life.