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Mary
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Casual labour
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Age:
38
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Household Size:
6
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Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
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over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also bought 1 sack of maize and palnning to pay school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a spacious house which accomodates me well.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
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almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spent the transfer to buy 10 iron-sheets at 6500 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy 2 sacks of maize.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build a very spacious house since l have a very small house.
Enrolled
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8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a house and to invest in business. I believe I have the potential to run a successful business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is raising my children, especially after my husband passed on. It's only through hardwork and with God by my side.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. I am afraid my kids will not make it too far in education, due to financial constraints.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I do chores like cleaning the compound and washing clothes.
