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Benjamin
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
53
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought 20 iron sheets at 13,000 KES, four still windows at 13,500 KES, one still door at 6,000 KES, paid 12,000 KES school fee for my child in college, bought wall poles at 4,000 KES then bought little food items in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The cash that I generate from my small business now helps me to fully fend for my family, not as before when I used to save so that I may one day construct a 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 built a toilet and paid school fees of (4500 KES) with the token payment.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair my house, pay school fees and expand my business with the upcoming lumpsum.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to do agri business to generate income to sustain my family. Secondly l would wish to build a pit latrine for my to improve on our health. I would also like to renovate my house by cementing and fixing steel windows and doors . Finally I would wish to pay school fees for my children in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to educate my children inoder to give them a brighter future through education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of reliable source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after completing and full filling my days obligation.