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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
32
homeHousehold Size:
6
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?
l spent the transfer to extend my house so l bought steel-door at 7000 kshs, 4 windows at 10000 kshs, 12 iron-sheets at 7200 kshs poles at 7000 kshs, nails at 1800 kshs, timber at 3000 kshs, labor-charge of 5000 kshs
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am now staying in a very spacious comfortable house.
 
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 spent my Token payment on paying secondary school fee for my child for 6,000 KES and also repaired a leaking part of my kitchen for 4,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house and also paying school fee for my child.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to spend a portion of my transfer on school fees and education materials inorder to facilitate smooth learning for my children. My second plan is to build a pit latrine that can serve my children and I since I don't have one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of was being able to educate my daughter upto form four level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say,lack of proper source of income has been my biggest hardship because sometimes I find it difficult to raise school fees and even feed my children properly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning when I attend a church service together with my children and we sing praise and worship songs that uplifts our spirit.