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Rose's family
Rose
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
42
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a motorcycle.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a motorcycle which gives me income to buy food.
 
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 bought a goat @3,000KES, paid 3,000KES for school fees, and paid 2,000KES. The remaining 2,000KES was spent on groceries.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to pay for a piece of land, and pay school fees for my children in secondary school.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fee for my children in high school, we are also planning to build a house and buy some livestock. I will also buy some beddings for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have two sheep's, I have bought a piece of land where I am planning to go and build.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have children who are in school and paying school fees is a problem. We have no home and my family is big the house is to small for us all.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I sell all my chapatis and am able to make money.