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Lucy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
25
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a school fees arrear so when I received my third transfer I paid school fees and bought food for my family, Am happy because my children will now sit for their national exams.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on putting -up an iron sheet roof from a grassed thatched house .I bought a mattress and a sofa set seat .I bought two goats and a bag of maize for my family's consumption .I paid school fees for my children who are in primary school. I also paid monthly rent.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy I have found from living in an iron sheet roofed house and now I am sleeping confortably without any worries of the rain soaking our bedding which use to happen more often when I was staying in a leaky grassed thatched house. I have also paid school fees for my two children who are in primary school with ease , I feel happy and motivated seeing them go to school as their colleagues.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on repairing my bicycle. I bought two school uniform for my children and paid rent arrears of three months. I also restock my small scale charcoal vending business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy since I was certain of improving my living standards positively with the subsequent cash transfers such as having a large scale charcoal vending business and from its profits to use on providing basic needs for my family and do other development projects too.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced is lack of money to start a good business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during the day. This is the time I reunite with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me purchase a motorcycle to use in business for sustainability.