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Millicent's family
Millicent
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
29
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to build a new house; i bought iron sheets (29000), roofing poles (15000), nails (2000) and food (4000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had an old house that was falling off but now i have a big safe house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought two still windows at 5,000KES, two sacks of maize at 4,800KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to buy cement, sand and iron sheet for building a new house.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house and pay school fees for my children
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement I have is that through farming I am able to feed my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of money to take care of our needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we are farming