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Kenedy's family
Kenedy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
40
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a spacious house in my own homestead and now I have a shelter to call my own since before the transfer I was staying in my parent's homestead.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials (iron sheets,round polls,timber,nails,steel door,wooden doors and steel window) since I have been living in my fathers home and feel its high time I have my home.I also bought maize,beans,rice and sugar.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have enough food for my household and we are a happy family.
 
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 8,720 KES to purchase iron sheet and the remaining 1,280 KES I spent on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy more iron sheets for roofing of my new house and the remaining amount will be spent on buying livestock.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets and change the roof of my house which Is grass thatched. I am also planning to lease some land on which I can grow sugarcane.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is paying dowry for my wife.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is struggling to provide for my family and my parents who have grown elderly and are dependent on me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in evening when I am having supper together with my family.