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Margaret
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
34
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on seats for 15,000 KES and a wall unit with utensils (14,000 KES) ,since I never had a proper house and build one with second , so the next thing was to furnish it. I also bought bag of dry corn and assorted food for my family 7,000 KES, and paid primary school fee for our child for 7,000 KES.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I rushed into purchasing 27 pieces of iron sheets and constructed a 3 roomed house to replace the single room grass thatched house that I possessed before. Secondly, I purchased food stuff for my family which was very hungry at the moment the transfer was sent. Food had become so scarce following the poor harvest that was experienced in the region previously.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the newly acquired house that I never thought would ever acquire. The joy was observed in the entire family as we had become a laughing stock in the whole village for possessing the ugliest house in the entire village.
 
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 my second transfer to pay school fees for my childern and bought food for my family.I also of bought bedding with the remaining transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,I am proud because right now all my children are in school.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I currently face is how to get food for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am through with my work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me build a house.