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Beatrice's family
Beatrice
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
33
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of the first lumpsum in buying building materials (doors, windows, ironsheets, nails and timber) and used 5000 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happy and at peace because I managed to build the type of a house that I didn't know I would own in my life.
 
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 spent 7000 KES on an oxen, 1500 KES on a sack of maize and finally cleared school fees balance for my children using the remaining 1500 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My house is pathetic and therefore when I get my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will build a better one.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a kitchen,buy a small piece of land.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that through my mat weaving we have been able to buy some livestock that we are keeping.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that when it rains so heavily we have to move from our house,since we are in a plan land it gets flooded.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when we are weaving together as a family.