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Benter
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
49
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
i spent 3,150 of my first transfer on buying school urniform, and the remaining 5,850 KES I invested on my hotel business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend the entire second transfer in renovating my house which i live in now.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on renovating my house by buying steel windows, and also some iron sheets to replace the ones that are old and leaking. I will also spend part of the transfer on school fees and food for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my small food kiosk, which serves as my source of livelihood.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is struggling to fend for the children as a widow. I don't have anyone to help me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am serving meals to my customers in the kiosk.