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Irene's family
Irene
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
30
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfer on 33 pieces of iron sheets 20790 KES , 1 steel door 6050 KES, 2 windows 6000 KES, nails 1200 KES, poles 1540 KES, labor 4200 KES , food 2000 KES, school fees 2500 KES and used balance on daily meals up to date.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i am now under a great roof and dress well.
 
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 bought a matress @4,500KES, a sheep @2,700KES and a chicken @500KES both for keeping.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy 2 oxen for ploughing my piece of land, and buy cement and cement the walls and floor of my house.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to build a toilet, buy a ploughing machine and cattle for farming and to renovate our house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is buying livestock. I started by rearing chicken which I sold to buy sheep. I later sold the sheep to buy cattle. I feel proud because it has taken me years to achieve this.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is I face is lack of a sustainable income source. Something more reliable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I prepare my kids for school.