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Milicent's family
Milicent
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
27
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
access_time almost 8 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on buying ironsheet, timber and paid for labour to build an iron roofed house. I also bought a bag of maize for consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now live in a spacious iron roofed house, as opposed to the small room that I lived in.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token on chairs (3000), a bag of maize (2000), clothes (2000) and food (3000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and buy household goods like a cupboard.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to buy household items and also to buy some cattle.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Building our own home and therefore providing shelter for our family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have been sick and hospitalised, but now I am well and out of hospital.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest when I have prepared food for my family and they are able to eat.