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Irene's family
Irene
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
20
homeHousehold Size:
4
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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Follow to be updated on Irene's next check-in.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token to buy a mattress KES 3500, a bag of maize KES 2800, shoes and clothes for my children KES 2000 and food KES 1600.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and buy chairs.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a house for my family. The remaining transfers will be used to start a small business selling fast moving consumer goods.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having managed to get an education up to form three in high school, unfortunately I had to drop out due to various factors, but I am still proud of the fact that I was in high school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build our own house, we still cook and eat at my deceased mother in laws house but we cannot sleep there due to cultural practices which dictate that a married son cannot sleep in his mother's house. This is unsafe at night because we have to go sleep in our tin shack which has no door.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing together with my family as we have a meal.