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Lucy
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
House construction
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Age:
57
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Household Size:
7
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Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
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over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying 20 pieces of iron sheets 12600 KES, poles 28000 KES , nails 8000 KES and labor 7500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen is that i am in a good spacious house .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
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over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a goat 3000 KES, paid debt 2000 KES, school fees 800 KES and bought other household stuffs with the token payment.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy materials and build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
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almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a bigger house that can host my in-laws because I have daughters who are already married and my house is very small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to feed my children through farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack sufficient funds to feed, cloth and educate the orphans that my daughter's left behind.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and my family is well.
