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Nelson's family
Nelson
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
53
homeHousehold Size:
1
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l am planing to build a house so l have bought some building materials such as 30 ironsheets at 18000 kshs, timber at 8400 kshs, poles at 4800 kshs, nails at 2400 kshs the remaining balance l still have it with.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l have a very small house but now l have hopes that l will have a spacious house.
 
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 a goat @ 4,600KES, and paid 2,500KES school fees for my children. I spent the rest of the money on food for the household.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a new house, I plan to take my child to college, I also plan to do large scale farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is that I have been able to support, sustain and educate my children through fishing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is the burden of supporting the larger extended families of my siblings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go farm especially morning hours.