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Rose's family
Rose
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
42
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
access_time over 7 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 29000 KES of the first transfer on building a kitchen, used 20000 KES on paying fee for both secondary and university students and used 1000 KES on buying water storage containers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a bigger kitchen that my children use for sleeping since my main house is small.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token on iron sheets (6800), sent pocket money for my child in college (2000) and bought food (1200).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a kitchen and pay school fees with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I want to build a semi-permanenet kitchen, I also want to pay school fees for my children who are in college and secondary and start a poultry business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Am proud of my children going to school and working hard.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I only depend on my husband for our daily bread it is very hard at times because we have children in secondary school and college that needs a lot of fees we all depend on him for provision.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When we are all gathered together with my family for a meal.