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Rose's family
Rose
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
30
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my first transfer to build a house (20000), i paid school fees (15000), invested in my business (4000) and saved 11000 in my bank account for my child who will be going to form three next year.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a small house but now i built a bigger house, food was not easy to get buy since i stocked with my token my children are sure of food daily, my fish business is doing well and i am able to earn a daily income, invest back into the business and save more. I am so thankful.
 
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy a sack of maize for family consumption. I also paid fee to my daughter in secondary school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a spacious iron roofed house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to fence my home with barbed wire.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to expand my house, pay school fees, my eldest child is in form three. I also plan to buy livestock like sheep and goats.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is this far I have come. I have been able to build this house and raise my children through this small business i run. I feel proud because my kids are healthy and they go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face now is lack of a sustainable income source.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after a long day's work, that means I have some cash to go back home with.