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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
63
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 45,000KES on buying iron windows and door, ironsheet for building an iron roofed house. I paid 2,000KES school feeas for my child and the rest on food and groceries.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel confident that I will be able to build an iron roofed house for my family; my house was in poor condition, it had been damaged by termites.
 
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 used a portion of the transfer in farming activities. I also paid my grandson in high school fee.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because the current one is too old. I'm also planning to build a pit latrine with the remaining portion.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I would like to plaster and furnish my house.Secondly,I am planning to pay school fees for my daughter who is in form two.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have enough stock of farm produce that can feed my family for four months and so I have no worry of buying food daily.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is to raise school fees because my income is too low.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when preparing dinner for my family because they love a nice meal.