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Leonard's family
Leonard
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
46
homeHousehold Size:
3
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid 12,000 KES NHIF loan for two years, 12,500 KES school fee for my two children, used 15,000 KES to install electricity in my home, two school uniforms at 1,400 KES, one sack of maize at 3,600 KES then used the rest on food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now feeling much happy because my children have no fee arrears.
 
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?
We spent my Token payment on children’s clothes for 4,000 KES, school fee and food for 6,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on school fee and construction of a kitchen
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend some part of my transfer to furnish my house.I am also planning to save some for future use because I have a son who will join form one next year.I am planning to buy food and clothing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of was switching from a grass thatched house to a metal roofed house and I am very happy that I'm not being rained on.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been to raise school fees,feed my children properly and even buy them some clothing because I don't have a proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when cultivating my farm because I have hopes of getting a good harvest.