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Vivian
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
24
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($495 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l want to build a house, so l have bought some materials 20 iron-sheets at 13000 kshs also bought cow at 16000 kshs then l also took 5000 kshs and added into my business the remaining balance am still keeping.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has change because my business now is doing well and earning a living.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 5,000 KES fees to my daughter who joined high school this year. I also settled some debt with the remaining amount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to buy a cow with the remaining amount.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a new house big enough to accommodate my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture. I also plan to spend the transfer to start a small business that would be able to provide me with income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to construct a small iron roofed house. As a widow, I had to struggle a lot and saved some money which I used to buy building materials.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't a reliable source of livelihood. Sometimes, it forces us to go without having a meal due to lack of food. This makes life look unbearable to us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest of my day is in the morning when I wake up alive and healthy enough to perform household chores and other cleanliness duties.