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Damaris
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
61
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on medication worth 900 KES and am still saving the remaining 48000 KES, I am planning to construct a new house with the remaining cash
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My goal is to be able to build a new house
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I was able to expand my fish business which now sustains me and my family
 
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 spent my second transfer in buying I trailer of sand 14,000 KSH, murram 9,000 KSH, window frames 12,000 KSH and the remaining amount I've increased my stock in business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm now living a better life. I've increased stock in my business, my children and I can now dress well.
 
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 3,000 KES deposit for a still door, bought a Bible at 900 KES, used 5,800 KES to expand my fish business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to cement the walls and floor of my current house then buy a mattress.
 
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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 buying cement that I will use in plastering my house, I will spend part of the transfer on buying furniture for my house which will include seats, I will also spend part of the transfer on buying windows for my house, I will build a toilet using part of the transfer and the remaining amount I will invest in my business of selling chicken.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is that I was able to build my house using cash that I had saved through my business of selling chicken.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that my income is very low and I am stuck with my child at home as I have not been able to raise school fees for him to go to college.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to the local market in the morning to sell chicken. This makes me happy as I am able to support my family when I get cash from the sale of chicken.