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Margaret's family
Margaret
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
67
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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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?
We bought 11 iron sheets for 6,930 KES and poles for 2,400 KES. The rest was spent on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to buy a bull and a hand-drawn plough to help us plough the farms and also plaster the house.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to expand my house since it is small,I will also buy farming equipment since I normally farm with my hand.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I do work very hard in my farm to provide for myself and my grand children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been providing food for myself and grandchildren.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am farming my land.