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Mary

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

Casual labour

Age:

Household Size:

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($494 USD)

over 4 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I bought a cow for 18000 KES, spent 25000 KES to start a kiosk shop, school fees 3000 KES, debt 2000 KES and spent the rest on food.

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

I have stabilized my business which has really improve our lives in the family. I now have a source of income and does not go without food like I used to.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($98 USD)

almost 5 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

l added a stock to by shop business.

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

l plan to buy a piece of land.

Enrolled

5 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I am planning to spend my transfer in adding stock in my small shop, to buy a cow and also use the remainder to buy a piece of land.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

The proudest achievement I have had is buying a cow.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship I currently face is lack of school fees.

What is the happiest part of your day?

The happiest part of my day is when I am working in my shop because that is what gives me my daily earning.