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Jane
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
41
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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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 paid 15,000 KES school fee for my two children in high, sand at 4,000 KES, 20 bags of cements at 17,500 KES, paid 7,000 KES labour charge, 3,000 KES debt at the silk then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My family is now at peace now that I have some of the things that I could never get before since my husband never gave me any help saying that he's paying school fee.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 6,000KES for school fees, and spent 4,000KES on buying ironsheet and constructing a kitchen.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I hope to complete constructing the kitchen, buy cement and cement the floor of my house. I also plan to buy a milk cow and a television set for my entertainment.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house since when it floods it becomes very difficult. I would also buy farming tools since I have non
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was going to tailoring school and buying a sewing machine for myself.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have an epileptic son who needs treatment but I cannot afford it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when am able to talk with my co-wife well.