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Emilly's family
Emilly
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
39
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My son in form three had a school fees balance worth 20000 KES and I couldn't raise the money and keep him in school and therefore when I received my third transfer, I cleared the arrears. And used the rest of the money to start a tailoring shop that I rely on for my daily read.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my children and bought food for my family. I also boost my business of selling second hand shoes with the remaining transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that with my business I am taking good care of my family.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to boost my second hand shoe business and pay school fees for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I boost my business which was collapsing.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship here is finances. Having three children in Secondary school is really draining us financially.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the afternoon when serving my customers in my small plastic-shoes business.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We were very happy to hear we are part of the program. This money will definitely rescue us in a big way as we have three children in Secondary schools who we were struggling to pay their school fees.