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Dennis's family
Dennis
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
60
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the entire transfer on buying cattle and paying my wife's dowry. I also paid 10,000KES dowry.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My wife was almost being taken away by her parents because I had not paid her dowry, am now not worried anymore.
 
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 8000 on school fee and 2000 on food for my household.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment on extending my house.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to buy a television set so that I be able to watch movies during my free time. I also plan to expand my house because it's too small for my family, and use the remaining amount on my son's secondary school fee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that my two children are well educated, I am proud that my son is currently in the University and another one searching for a job.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of sufficient finances to feed, educate and build a bigger house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am gathered with my colleagues at the shopping center talking about politics and other issues.