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Eunice

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

Casual labour

Age:

Household Size:

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Standard Kenya

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($497 USD)

7 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I spent 21000 KES on my children's school fees, 5000 KES on plastering my house, 2300 on my hospital bills and 5000 KES on latrine construction.

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

I now have a latrine and cannot get cholera infection, my children have enough to eat and no longer miss school due to lack of school fees.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($98 USD)

over 7 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also bought chicken and repaired my toilet with iron sheets.

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on extending my house.I also want to buy cowas and pay school fees for my children.

Enrolled

over 7 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I planning to buy some animals and also take back to school my daughter who dropped out of school at F3 due to lack of school fees.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

The achievement I'm proudest of is that I have been able to raise my children as a widow.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is lack of adequate food for my children.

What is the happiest part of your day?

The happiest part of my day is when I clean my compound to make it a comfortable place to stay in.