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Norah's family
Norah
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
38
homeHousehold Size:
3
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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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 added some amount to the cash transfer and bought a cow at 11,000KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to build a new roofed house of 30 iron sheets with cemented floor.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow. We also plan to spend the transfer to pay bride price and dowry required by in-laws.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have managed to buy furniture for the household. This was after saving money which we made from the sale of maize we had harvested.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of a stable source of income to support my family. Sometimes we spend a day without having a meal.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get dinner for my family.