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Mourine's family
Mourine
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
21
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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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 wet cell at 8,000 KES, bought three bubls at 900 KES. I then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and bought a sack of maize at 3,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented walls and floor.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend the first portion of our transfer on buying seeds and fertilizers so that we can start ploughing our farm.We are also planning to spend the remaining portion to buy building materials so that we can construct a bigger house than the one we have right now.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement in life is that I managed to complete my A level of education despite the fact that raising school fees was an uphill task for my parents.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how to ensure my children get their daily meals despite the high cost of essential commodities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after taking supper because that is the only time I relax and bond with my family.