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Mary's family
Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
31
homeHousehold Size:
7
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 second cash transfer to buy a cow 24000KES,a calf 16000KES,paid school fees 4000KES,bought hens 2000KES,a sack of maize 3000KES,shopping 800KES and transport fee 200KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have some cattle,I have paid school fees which was stressing me.I also have enought food for the family to eat.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token to buy 2 sheep KES 4550, cushions KES 1200, paid secondary school fees KES 3500 and bought food KES 600.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy 3 cows, 4 sheep and chairs.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy household items like chairs, a mattress and beds. The remaining transfers will be used to buy some livestock like sheep.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having joined a table banking group. I have managed to save with the group for seven years and over that period I have used my savings to buy a cow and four sheep.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself and my spouse, this means that we sometimes cannot afford to pay school fees for our children and buy essential items for our house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening especially when I have successfully completed some work and I have been paid. This often results in my family having a nutritious meal for dinner and this makes me very happy.