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Roseline
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
29
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the third transfer I received to buy livestock and farm tools for farming purposes to earn my family income. I also bought solar panel for lighting my home,paid school fees for primary kids, bought housewares and used the rest as transport money to ferry home what I bought.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a cow at 19000 KES, a cupboard at 8500 KES, a sack of maize at 4600 KES, a radio at 1500 KES, transport costs at 2000 KES, 3 blankets at 2400 KES, paying school fees at 3000 KES, clothing at 5000 KES. In addition, with my radio, I can nowadays get updated news and know exactly what is happening in the country unlike when I used to depend on rumours
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can nowadays do whatever I have planned to do.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of the first transfer to buy 1 sack of maize since we did not have anything to eat in the house. I also spent the transfer to buy cushions since I have been sitting on furniture without cushions which was very uncomfortable. The remaining balance I spent to pay school fees for my children in primary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer l was very happy and even talked to myself a saying how God loves me.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic needs for my family and paying school fee for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when am out when with my fellow women.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was happy,receiving this transfer l am positive l am going to buy a ox plough and start a business.