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Benter
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
30
homeHousehold Size:
7
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?
l spend the transfer to renovate my house so l bought 3 windows at 7200 kshs, steel door at 10000 kshs, 30 iron-sheets at 19500 kshs , labor 5000 kshs, l also paid fees of 3000 kshs to my child, l also spend 6000 kshs to buy furniture, the remaining a mount l spend to add stock into my business
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l was having a linking thatcher house but now l have a very nice and comfortable 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 cow at 8,000 KSH and seedling at 2,000 KSH.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build the house and pay school fees for my children.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to build a bigger house to accommodate my big family. I also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my son in high school. I also plan to spend the transfer to add stock to my retail shop.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to start a small retail shop that has been my source of livelihood. I managed to save some money which I used as a capital.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have been facing in life is inadequate land to grow crops. I have a small parcel of land which I can use for agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am in my shop. I feel very happy when I get very many customers because I hope to get profit from my sales.