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Irene's family
Irene
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
20
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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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 spent my token on cushions (3000), household utensils (3000), debt (2000), school fees (1000) and food (1000)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house and buy chairs with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to go pay dowry, we will then buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which we will use to build a our own house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having given birth to three wonderful children who are my pride and joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build our own house and buy some livestock which can assist us when we are tilling our farm.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am at the market selling my fish, the atmosphere is usually very lively as customers and sellers interact with each other.