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Janet
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Brick making
faceAge:
27
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completion of a kitchen structure that is to serve as sleeping quarters for my older children as well for 10,000 KES . I also fixed a steel door and window to our existing house to make it more secure, and bought a heifer for 17,000 KES as an investment for our future. Finally I bought household furniture for 16,500 KES since I only had one small seat.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to renovate my house and bought food for my family.I also pay school for my children and bought 18 pieces of iron sheets that will use to build a kitchen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer go without food.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on seeds at 400 KES, sufurias at 2000 KES, a sack of maize at 4000 KES, clothings at 2000 KES, the rest on food
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received transfer, I felt like I have achieved everything
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship at this moment is feeding my family and shortage of water since the long drought destroyed most of our farms where we could at least get something to feed on.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening. This is the time all my family members are at home and we get to have that family moment.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money has brought me happiness I know it is going to change my life. I am going to use the money to cement my house and furnish it to give it a new look and the rest of the money to start up my own business to help out in my family's expenses. If after all these I'm left with some money, I will use it to buy my children descent clothes and not this torn ones they are used to wearing.