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Gladys
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
26
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had not withdrawn my second transfer so when the third transfer was sent we joined them together and started a small shop in the shopping center, then because we think of renovating the house we are in right now we bought some cement that we will plaster the floor and also the walls and we also directed some of the cash to farming of maize and beans.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy equipment to start my salon business. I also bought a goat and spent some money to start poultry farming. The remaining amount has been saved for future use.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that since I started the salon business, I have been able to get daily income that enables me to buy food and also pay school fees for my children.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a goat for rearing and the remaining cash I spent on renovating my house so that it can be neat and clean.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment I received my money. I jump up and down like a calf. Thanks to GD.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to set up a small cereal business that will give us some income and we will also plaster our house which has not been plastered.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have a house of my own now unlike when I came home and I had no roof over my head.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is being unemployed,it has made life so difficult because we have to buy everything and if you don't have money you can't get what you need.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am taking care of my children at home.