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Rose
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
38
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48250 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on my husband paying my dowry which we spent a total of 30000 KES.I also paid school fees for my son of 10000 KES and plastered my house with 8000 KES.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of ploughing on large scale.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because my husband was able to pay my dowry and now am officially married.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also paid school fees for my child,bought utensils and food for my household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to stay in school because I paid school fees for them.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 9 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l bought a sofa set seat , l bought food and paid 2000 for school fee .
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l plan to expand my house it is small. l also plan to pay school fee and buy a cow.
 
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access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the transfers In operating a busIness, payIng school fees for my children, extending my house and possIbly buy myself a cow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I used to stay In a house that was In bad condition but fortunately I later managed to buIld a new house and settled In my own compound.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I was recently so unwell, I never knew I would at some poInt be healed. thanks to God I am well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually happy when I clear ploughIng and weedIng my pIece of land.