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Rachael
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
22
homeHousehold Size:
3
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid 20,000KES fees for my husband in the university, and my school fees arrears to obtain my KCSE certificate.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My husband was able to continue with his studies and i also paid arrears that i had at my former school and obtained my KCSE certificate. We were also able to finish our house.
 
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy and fix a wooden door. I also paid my spouse in university fee.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house. I'm also planning to pay my spouse fee.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We would like to spend the whole amount on school fees. This is because my spouse and I had already planned to join college this year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I would say being equipped with computer knowledge is the achievement I'm proudest of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship has been to raise school fees that is enough for both of us since we had already put the plans of joining college this year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because this is the time I do my household chores as I plan to prepare lunch for my children.