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Elidah
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
40
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Household Size:
8
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Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48250 KES ($475 USD)
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almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought a cow for 20000 KES, furniture for 8000 KES, cemented my house with 13000 KES and spent some to buy clothes and school uniforms.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Yes, I have bought a cow and cemented my house which were my new goals.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have a big difference in my life; I have bought steel doors, good furniture and a bull cow which I could have not bought without the transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
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8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying steel door and also bought chairs.I also bought clothes for my family and repaired my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good house now.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
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8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought building materials (timber), clothes and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build and plaster my house, buy cattle and start cereal business.
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over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to repair our house, buy chairs, a table, pay school fees and buy an ox which will be used for farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been able to build our current house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a steady source of income and sufficient food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning, because that is when my garden looks vibrant and healthy.
