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Mary
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
51
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Household Size:
9
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Standard Kenya
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
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over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also bought a blanket,water container,uniforms for my children and added capital to my fish business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy a cow,a sheep and clear my child's school fees.
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almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my children, buy some oxen and repair my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was selling second hand clothing, during that period I was able to cater for my family's basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I had was when my spouse died, since then, catering for my family's basic needs has been difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is when I wake up in the morning and I am able to get some work which pays well.
