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Martha's family
Martha
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
49
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My daughter had just joined the university taking a course in teaching so when I received my third transfer I paid for her school fees and her shopping. I also paid school fees for my other children too. The remaining I spent on ploghing and growing corn. Even though it did not do well,I managed to get three sacks. Thank you.
 
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?
I paid 35,000 KES on fees for my daughter who is the university,2,000 KES on school fees for his brother in secondary,bought my son a calculator at 1,500 KES,purchased 2 sacks of maize at 4,000 KES and 10 iron sheets at 6,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is being able to pay school fees for my son and daughter which i wouldn't have managed without the transfers.
 
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 paid school fees for my 2 children with 3500 KES of my token payment, I spent 3500 KES on 10 cushions and the remaining 3000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When I receive my upcoming lumpsum transfer, I will build for my son a house of 14 iron sheets and spent some amount on college items for my daughter.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets because I want to renovate the roof of my house which is leaking, and also to pay school fees for three children who are in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is buying two goats using money I got when I made some earthen pots and sold them in the market.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is struggling to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have found some food and I am cooking it for my children.