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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
41
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid school fee balance of 25,000 KES for my child in secondary school, I also bought 25 iron sheets for 19,000 KES as part of materials to construct my house and I also bought a bag of dry maize for 1,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to off set much of the school fees balance that my child had and now am quite relieved that he can consistently attend classes.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the entire tranfer on paying school fees for my son who was about to sit for his final secondary examination.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to clear school fees arrears for my son so that he can get his certificate and join college., ironsheet, timber
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to build a new house because this one is old since it was built eight years ago. I would like to spend the rest on school fees because I have a son who owes the school 42000 KSH.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud of owning an oxen plough because it is my main source of livelihood since farmers do hire it at a fee.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I stay in a house that is leaking and I have a problem especially whenever it rains because I keep moving my things from one corner of the house to the other.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning when working in my garden because I know I will reap something in future.