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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
64
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I used a larger portion to by a bull and a mould board plough which I hope will enable be do large scale farming for food security. I used the remaining to expand my small scale business of dry maize. This has enabled my customers to get better services and increased my daily profit.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel so much relieved of stress that I used to experience before due to lack of proper source of earning a living.
 
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 my first transfer on buying a goat 3000 KES, a bed 3500 and food for my household 3390 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on my grandchild's secondary school fees and materials for building a new house.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my son and my grandchildren who are still in school,I will also buy some roofing materials to replace my roof which is very old
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have a roof over my head and I have tried to take my children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am not able to provide my children since I have no job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my grandchildren sharing a meal.