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Irene's family
Irene
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
41
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
49000 KES ($474 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a small house which couldn't accommodate us well with my family so when I received my third transfer I manage to build house for my family.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on transitioning my child from day school to a boarding at 15,000 KES, bought building materials which I'll use to set my own homestead in September.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now very certain of having my own compound sooner than I expected hence I won't be paying rent anymore.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all of my first transfer to pay school fees for my daughter.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,my daughter will not be sent home for school fees again.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The greatest hardship that I have faced is, I have not been able to do good business due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during the day because I share my problems with friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will be to expand my business and rebuild a bigger house to accommodate my bigger family.