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Margaret's family
Margaret
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
56
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfer on sending my daughter to college ksh 15000, steel door ksh 8000, (transport and labor ) ksh 2000,3 goats ksh 9000, 2 sacks of maize ksh 4000, farming labor ksh 6000 and spent the balance on daily meals (ksh 6000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen is that i no longer go to the farm on my ow but pay for labor.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l bought two goats , l bought a mattress, l also bought utensils.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l plan to pay school fees l have three children who did exams.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my children who will be joining secondary schools.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is my ability at doing odd jobs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face right now is paying school fees for my children some who are adopted.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is when I wake up in the morning and go my farm to weed.