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Ruth
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Casual labour
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Age:
23
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Household Size:
3
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Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
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over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 45000 KES of the first lumpsum in plastering my house, used 3000 KES in constructing a toilet and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I now have a plastered house which has saved me from the cost of repairing my house every time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
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over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
We bought three windows for 9000 KES and paid labor charge 1000 KES for fixing the windows.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to build a latrine, buy sand and cement for finishing our house.
Enrolled
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almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to plaster our house and buy household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement was when I had my own business which enabled me to build the house I am in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been not being able to go to college to further my studies since we have no money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part is when am at home and I have done all my chores and am sited reading set books.
