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Newsfeed > Salome's Profile
Salome's family
Salome
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
90
homeHousehold Size:
6
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 10 iron sheets for 6,500 KES, mud for 6,000 KES, poles for 11,000 KES and paid 4,000 KES as labour to enlarge my house. I also bought a bull for 15,500 KES and paid 10,000 KES for school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to enlarge my house which was quite small and uncomfortable, it is now spacious enough. I have also paid school fees for my son which has given me great relief.
 
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 7,000KES on buying 8 pieces of ironsheet, and 2,000KES on a sack of maize because we did not have food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy cement and sand and cement the floor and walls of my house to finish. I hope to spend the rest in food.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because my current house is small and old.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest that when I was still strong I worked hard and made sure to have food for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I am old and frail and can not work as hard as I used to.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up feeling well health wise.