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Milkah's family
Milkah
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
55
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I built a kitchen, cemented my main house and bought 3 goats. I paid 6,000 KES school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I yearned to have a kitchen and have my house cemented, but I couldn't afford to fulfill these wishes until I received transfers.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spent the transfer to on buying iron sheets ,l also offset a loan that l had. l also bought food for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planing to add more iron sheets so that l can exchange my roofing , l also plan to plaster my house and pay school fees.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to seek medical attention first,then rebuild my house and pay school for my child
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement has been farming which has been supporting my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been taking my child to school and being unwell all the time
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part is when I am in farm doing what I love