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Benard's family
Benard
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
21
homeHousehold Size:
2
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 25 iron sheets at 16,250 KES, 25 wall poles at 6,000 KES, 30 roofing poles at 6,625 KES, 13 kilograms of nails at 2,450 KES, paid 2,000 KES deposit of labour charge am still having having about 16,400 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am very hopeful that my dreams of having a decent house and going back to college are about to come true.
 
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 bought 5 iron sheets at 3700 KES, I paid 2,000 KES debts, I also paid 3,000 KES school fees for my brother and lastly I spent 2000 KES on daily food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a house.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to set up a business and pay part of my school fees. I will also build a house for myself.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement I can't say I have any since am still in school learning.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of fee and making ends meet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am learning new things and when am with family.