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Grace's family
Grace
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
29
homeHousehold Size:
6
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 20000 kshs of the second transfer to start small scale business, l am planning to build so l have bought iron-sheets at 18200 kshs, l also bought bed and mattress at 4800 kshs, l spent 3000 kshs on clothing the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really changed because l could only wash for people their clothes for me to put food on the table but now l am doing my business, l am eat well and stay comfortably without any worries.
 
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?
l spent the transfer to buy 2 sheep at 6000 kshs , l also spent 2500 kshs to pay school fees, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build a house since l am staying in a market center.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to go and build a house for ourselves and stop renting.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that through small business of selling kales I have been able to pay rent and buy some chicken.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that we have no house of our own and paying rent is quite a challenge to us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when we are able to meet our daily needs.