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Hellena's Profile
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Hellena
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
63
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Household Size:
4
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Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
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almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I pent the first lumpsum in plastering my house at 20000 KES, bought chairs at 7000 KES, bedding at 5500 KES and spent the rest food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I didn't have chairs before buit now I have can which gives me easy time in accommodating visitors because they'll get a place to sit on.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
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8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of the transfer on chairs. I also used the remaining portion to buy other household items.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too old. I'm also planning to settle my daughter in-law dowry.
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over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house since its not in a good condition
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement has been seeing my children and grand children grow
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been not being able to take of my grandchildren needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with young grand child laughing.
