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Newsfeed > Salome's Profile
Salome's family
Salome
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
40
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?
I spent my first transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also paid school fees,bought maize and polls which I want to build a kitchen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a steel door and windows in my 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 paid school fees 8000 KES to my son and spent 2000 KES to buy foodstuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house and buy a cow with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I would like to replace the entire roof of my house by buying new iron sheets and replacing the old ones.Secondly,I would like to build a toilet since I don't have one.Lastly,I would like to buy a portion of farm land where I can grow crops for my own consumption.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is being able to raise my children single handedly despite the fact that I don't have a stable job.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how to look after my children because I don't have a reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I share stories with my neighbour in the afternoon as we relax after finishing our daily tasks.