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Lydia
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
24
homeHousehold Size:
3
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 bought 28 iron sheets at 17,360 KES, roofing poles at 3,900 KES, wall poles at 3,900 KES, one wooden door at 3,500 KES, one tractor of clay soil at 3,000 KES, paid 3,500 KES labor charge, used 500 KES on food for the workers, bought one cow at 10,000 KES, one solar lamp at 3,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am no longer living in a rental house because I now my own 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?
l spend the money to buy bed at a of cost 3500 kshs, l bought table worth 2800 kshs l also use the cash to buy utensils worth 3000 kshs, remaining 700 kshs l use for farming.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build a house because am staying in a market center.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build iron roofed house so that l can also have my own house. Secondly l would wish to pay dowry to my people for respect. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to buy household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to buy household items for my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life shelter since I do not have any house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when have made some money from saloon.