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Lydia's family
Lydia
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
19
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought two cows for 30000 KES and iron sheets for 18000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happy that dowry has been paid to my parents and I am living in a bigger and comfortable house than before.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought two goats 4000 KES, three chieckens 1350 KES, blanket 700 KES, mattress 2500 KES and spent the rest on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to build a house and pay dowry with the upcoming lampsum transfer.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because my house is too small for my family, start livestock rearing that can save me incase of an emergency and use part of the funds on food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have a house that we have struggled to build.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is having to live in a very small house due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have friends around me who tell me stories.