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Milica's family
Milica
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
56
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I added 6000 KES to the first lumpsum and used it in plastering my house and fixing both windows and doors.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because my house is no longer dusty which gives me easy time in cleaning.
 
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 5 goats at KES 7200 and the remaining KES 2800 on settling my debts using the token payments that I received.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to renovate my main house using that upcoming lumpsum.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to renovate my house and to buy a ploughing machine and two cows for farming. I also plan to start doing commercial poultry farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is this far I have come after my husband died. I realized that i have to double my efforts to be able to provide for the kids. I am motivated to work even harder since I am now a single parent.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I have so many dependants from the larger extended family, considering my low income I strain alot.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when doing house chores like washing dishes, cleaning the house and compound during morning hours.