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Benard's family
Benard
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
36
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my last transfer I used it to buy seats I had the old fashioned ones they were also torn and worn out and I also thought it would be nice to be at per with the new fashion, then I also finished up building the house so i bought iron sheets and timber then lastly I bought chicken to rear.
 
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 spent my second transfer on building materials at 40,000 KES, then used 9,000 KES to hire and till land.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now hopeful of having a new and decent house that doesn't leak as before. Am also hopeful getting good yields now that I have a bigger farm.
 
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 my first transfer on buying Iron sheet that I used in building a new house
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because it gave me hope of finally building a new house
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build another bigger house for our family,since the one we are in is small and the children are growing up very fast and we all need privacy.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I bought my own second hand motorcycle which I am using to provide for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been making ends meet because life has become so difficult for the youths,getting a job is a problem.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I carry my passengers and they get home safely.