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Dorcas
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
50
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My third transfer came when my son was preparing for his internship so gave him KES 10000 for the log book and upkeep during that period. I also cleared college fee for my daughter who was taking a teaching course and extended my house with the remaining amount which was small for the 6 members of my family.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfer on paying school fees and still keeping some balance to buold my own kitchen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i have been 0able to pay for my child school fees balance ythat was in bulk.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid school fees for my child with the entire transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and extend my house to make it more spacious.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer on poultry farming because I have been trained on poultry and I can generate money enough to feed and educate my children. I also plan to build my grown children a house that can serve both as a kitchen and a bedroom. I will use the remaining amount to sought for medical care for my ailing spouse.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have struggled as a business lady to keep my children in school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I lack a good source of income and so I am really struggling to educate my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I know that I have accomplished my tasks for the day.