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Millicent's family
Millicent
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
25
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received the first transfer, I bought a 7 seater sofa set at 9500 KES and used the rest to transport it home.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
GD has enabled me to get a sofa set which i used to just admire from a distance and never knew I could own.
 
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 used the entire transfer to buy chairs. I didn't have good chairs and was sitting on the ground most of the time.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a spacious iron roofed house. My current house is too small and can't even accommodate my visitors.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a new house, buy furniture and buy cattle
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is this business I run, I started small but now am expanding.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face now is that i am the sole provider in this family my husband has TB so he can't work
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is mostly in the the evening when I get to count what I have sold.