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Everlyne
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
49
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($501 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I have a big piece of land and therefore when I received money from give directly, I spent on building rental house because I am assured of permanent income.I also bought two cows worth 35000 KES because they will give me milk that I can sell to get money.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to buy two oxen 42000KES,paid school fees 4000KES and bought food with the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to buy some oxen,I don't have to pay people to work on my piece of land.I have also managed to pay school fees.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my children.I also bought food for my family.
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 children and plaster my house.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to buy some livestock and pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is when I farm and am able to harvest in plenty and I have food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my grandchildren sharing a meal.