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Maureen's family
Maureen
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
21
homeHousehold Size:
4
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?
l spent 32300 kshs to pay dowry, l am also planning to build my house so l have bought building materials at 17200 kshs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because l now have hopes that l am going to have a spacious house.
 
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 spent the transfer on buying mattress ksh 4500, metal box ksh 2700 and the remaining balance i spent on meals at home.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build and buy a piece of land .
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to build a new home in a raised place free from floods. We also plan to spend part of the transfer to rent a parcel of land where we can grow crops. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to build iron roofed house for the family. Although it is a small house but we only managed after saving a portion of our income feo several months.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is during floods. We are usually affected by storm water being that we stay in a lowland.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am able to get food for my family.