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Benard's family
Benard
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
23
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought seats at 25,000 KES, a cow at 10,000 KES and paid school fees for 10,000 KES. I also bought a mattress for 4,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to pay school fees and am therefore not worried about my children consistently going to school.
 
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 a goat, school fee and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on extending our current house, take advantage of the current Program and install electricity in our house, and buy seats.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay my university fees and the rest of the transfers I will use to pay school fees for my children who are in primary school. I also plan to start a small business selling fast moving consumer goods, where my spouse can get some income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked in a stone quarry and after saving my wages I managed to build my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income and yet I should be paying school fees for my children and I. This means that I might not be able to join university this year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up in the morning, this is because I can thank the Lord for granting me life.