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Margaret's family
Margaret
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
66
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 35000 KES of the first lumpsum on plastering my house, bought a goat at 2500 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have a plastered house which is free from dust.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token to buy a mattress (3000), chairs (3000), clothes(2400) and food (1300).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment to plaster my house and buy a cow.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house and buy some household furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I am taking care of my grandchildren
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have no income and am not able to provide for my grandchildren well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my grandchildren.