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Emilly's family
Emilly
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
35
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
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 build a 3 bed roomed house worth 49000KES,spent 500KES on food prepared for the workers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to build a spacious house with 3 rooms inside.
 
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 bought two trees at 7,000 KES that I'll split for timber when am ready to build a house, paid 2,000 KES school fee for my three children in primary school then used the rest on food for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented walls and floor.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a new house because our house is very small and in bad condition. Finally l would wish to pay school fees for my child who is in standard eight and is joining form one next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to build our own house though very small.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is lunch time when my children are able to get food.