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Linet's family
Linet
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
31
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
We bought a bed and mattress (9000 KES) a cupboard (20,000KES) radio (5000 KES), metal box (2300 KES), iron box, farm tools and other household shopping.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that we used to sleep on a mat but now we have a comfortable bed and bedding.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought cushions at 3,000 KES, school uniforms at 3,000 KES and paid 2,000 KES school fees. I spent the remaining 2,000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a larger house since the current one crowded.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to buy a motorbike that will aid in transportation.I would like to spend the rest to seek treatment for my illness because I am suffering.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I would say owning a piece of land is the achievement I am proudest of because I will use it as farm land.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of income is the hardship I am currently facing because my family depend a lot on me since I am the sole breadwinner.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am preparing a nice meal for my family.