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Mercy's family
Mercy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
29
homeHousehold Size:
3
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used the first lumpsum in paying school fee of 22000 KES and used the rest in furnishing my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel so much at peace because my child is continuing with education without being sent a way for school fee.
 
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 buying seats for 7,000 KES and a bed for 3,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on completion of my housing structure that had stalled , and also paying secondary school fee for my child.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer to expand my business. I also plan to use part of the transfer to pay school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build a house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my husband passed on. As a widow, I had to struggle extra hard to make ends meet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when am able to get food for my children.