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Monika's family
Monika
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
56
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?
l spent the transfer to buy laptop at 25000 kshs for my child in collage, l also spent 25000 kshs as l had withdrawal fees to pay collage fees to my son.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l am not stressed of how to pay school fees and buy laptop to my son.
 
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?
I bought 7 bags of cements at 6,400 KES, I bought sand one pick up at 2,500 KES and paid 1,000 KES labour.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to pay school fees for my child.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer to educate my two children who are joining college. I plan to use part over the money to plaster my house because I am tired of frequent smearing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have educated my children through farming and they are now joining college.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I lack sufficient finances to educate my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am at my farm working because it's through farming that I have managed to educate my children upto forth form.