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John
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
64
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent 15000 kshs of the transfer to build pit-latrine, l am planning to build my own so l have bought 4 windows at 4000 kshs, timber at 3000 kshs, l also paid fees of 7000 kshs the remaining balance l still have it with me
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is a big difference in my life because my family is eating well.
 
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 spend 4000 of that a mount to pay school fees for my daughter , l also spend 3000 for farming and the remaining balance l use for buy foodstuff in the house
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to clear my daughter's school fees, am also planning to add more stork to my wife'business.
 
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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 pay school fees for my children who are in high school so that they can not be sent home for school fees. Secondly l would wish to buy two oxen to help plough my farm. Finally l would like to expand my wife's business to generate more income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack over dependency since I have four orphans that l support plus my own children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is when having supper together with my family.