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Janet
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
58
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to pay school fees for my 2 children in secondary school (20000), bought materials to renovate my house (27000) and a goat (2500).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I could not afford to pay school fees and renovate my house easily but GD has supported me, i am thankful.
 
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 paid 6,000KES for school fees for my child, and bought a goat for keeping.@2,500KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees for my child in secondary school. I also plan to buy cement and cement the wall of my iron roofed house to make it more presentable.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to renovate my house and to pay school. I am raising and educating quite a number of children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest is furnishing my house. From beddings to chairs, tables and the cupboard i use to store my utensils.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I have so many dependants which I am afraid I may not be able to fully support.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours when doing house chores.