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Mercy's family
Mercy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
21
homeHousehold Size:
4
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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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 bought a goat 2500 KES, mattress 4500 KES, school uniforms 1200 KES and paid school fees 900 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a cow and repair my house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a house being that am staying in a rental house. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture. I also plan to use part of the remaining balance to start a small business that would help increase my household income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to buy five iron sheets that I hope to add more for constructing my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is hunger. Being that I don't have a reliable source of income its sometimes hard to provide adequate food for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to provide dinner for my family.