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Irene's family
Irene
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
25
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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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?
We spent 25,000 KES and 5,000 KES on other expenses to pay my bride price. We also spent 5,000 KES on medical expenses. bought 17 iron sheets for 11,550 KES and bought a goat for 1,800 KES. The remaining was spent on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Since my bride price has been paid, we now have peace between our two families and we can now concentrate on having a new home.
 
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?
We (with spouse) spent my Token payment on purchase of small livestock for 6,000 KES and buying dry maize for food for 4,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on enlarging our current house , and also buying a sewing machine .
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a new home. Secondly l would wish to pay dowry to my parents to appreciate them. Finally l would like to buy a sewing machine since I did toilaring.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l struggled to up bring my children after my husband got a road accident and has been admitted in the hospital.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my children are in good health.