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Grace's family
Grace
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
36
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
We spent 23,000 KES to buy a bull to use in ploughing my farm, bought 10 iron sheets for 7,000 KES, seats for 11,000 KES, a table for 4,000 KES, one bag of maize for 2,000 KES and a flask for 1,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The bull I bought will help me in ploughing my farm and this will help in reducing the expenses I incur during planting season.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my Token payment on land preparation for 5,000 KES as well as medical treatment for 4,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house and buying livestock
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a house, buy livestock like cattle and to invest in business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is family. I thank God for my husband and kids.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I am a sickling, so sometimes I can't do some casual jobs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when relaxing after lunch.