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Benter
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
55
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to buy water tank since getting water is being problem in our village, you have to walk a long distance to get water, the remaining balance l spent to pay school for my two children who are in secondary school.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to paint my main house. I cemented both the floor and the walls of my kitchen. purchased some plastic chairs. I bought a goat with a portion of the transfer. I also purchased grains for family consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest different in my daily life is that my main house look smart and clean after paining it. Besides, I prepare my dishes in a very clean environment after cementing my kitchen.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of the first transfer on farming for my future use and l am now very curtained that l will not go without food in many months to come. The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee for my child who is in secondary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy that, l withdrew it immediately and start spending it.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is how to get food for my family. We hardly get three meals a day and sometimes survive on just a meal a day
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I have got some food and we gather together as a family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me feel honoured in the village. I will be able to raise my family and pay their school fees easily.