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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
43
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($495 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 20,000 KES to pay up a group savings loan that I had earlier taken to pay school fees for my children and 2,000 KES on other school expenses, I bought an oxen at 17,000 KES and 10 iron sheets at 7,000 KES as part of materials to later construct a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to comfortably pay school fees for my children in secondary school and therefore the shame of just staying with them at home doing nothing has been lifted from me by GD's transfers.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the entire transfer to pay my daughter in high school fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to replace my roofing because its old and leaking. I'm also planning to build my son in high school a house where he can catch his sleep. Currently he sleep in my house during holidays.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my children and repair my house with the money.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement has been my ability to utilise my savings from our local women's group. I have wisely used these savings to pay school fees for my children and also purchase livestock.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face right now is lack of a steady source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday, this is because that is when I am taking my lunch break and generally relaxing.