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Margaret's family
Margaret
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
46
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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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?
I bought 28 iron sheets at 18,200 KES, 28 roofing poles at 4,200 KES, 30 wall poles at 5,250 KES, fisher board at 2,800 KES, nails at 3,600 KES, one wooden door at 4,000 KES, small paint at 800 KES, used 1,500 KES on transportation, paid 5,900 KES labor charge, bought a chicken at 500 KES, bought school uniform for my three children at 900 KES, used 700 KES to buy water for working on the house then used the rest of the cash on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is now good because I have no stress of getting a better house.
 
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 spent my token payment on buying a cow.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a new iron roofed house.I also want to buy chairs.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a new house, buy a big water tank and the remainder i will use to buy cattle.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is that I have been able to raise my children through these casual jobs I do
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I have little or no income. My children have had to drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get paid for casual jobs I go to.