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Salome's family
Salome
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
47
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent 30000 kshs to pay university fees for my son in the university, l also spent 18000 kshs to buy cow the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l am milking my cow that l bought with the transfer.
 
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?
I spent 9000 KES on my child's school fees and 500 KES on transport.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on doing house repairs and paying school fees for my child.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to pay school fees,buy some livestock that will be used for farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I am a business person, though small but it helps the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is sickness and lack of money to get proper treatment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is when we are harvesting since we know we will have food.