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Newsfeed > Mereza's Profile
Mereza's family
Mereza
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
34
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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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 the first lumpsum transfer to buy water tank (36000 KES) cement (2550 KES) iron sheet (2250 KES) water pipe (800 KES) and labour (2500 KES)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I now have a water tank at the doorstep,I don't have to spend many hours to fetch water from the lake.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying cussions for my chairs and repairing the chairs.I also paid school fees for my child.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying school fees for my child.I also want to plaster my house's floor.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to install a posho mill and start a shop business where I can sell basic household commodities.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is being a dedicated farmer.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of sufficient resources to meet my family needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is lunch time when I have a good meal.