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Grace
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
39
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 33,000 KES to pay college fees for my daughter, I bought a bed for 8,500 KES and mattress for 6,500 KES. The rest was spent on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to pay college fees for my children and this has given me great relief as they would otherwise be sitting at home with me.
 
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 paid 8,500KES college fees for my child at the Kisumu industrial college.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend the entire transfer on paying college fees for my children in the University.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I am planning to spend my transfer to pay school fees for my daughter who is in university.Secondly,I am planning to build a spacious kitchen because the one I have is small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have managed to educate my children upto the university level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I'm currently facing is the burden of school fees and how to raise it because I have three kids in university and one in secondary and I don't have a stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up when I'm strong and ready to begin my daily activities.