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Rosemary

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

Household Size:

Campaign

Standard Kenya

Upcoming Stage

Next Payment

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($494 USD)

almost 8 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I spent the transfer on clearing school fees 25000 KES, 23 pieces of iron sheets 18400 KES, poles 3500 KES and transportation 2000 KES.

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i have been able clear school fees for my children and purchase materials to build my house.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($99 USD)

8 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I spent my Token payment on school uniform, text books and shoes for my children for 10,000 KES.

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on constructing a new house and if there is a balance I will pay secondary school fee

Enrolled

8 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I have planned to pay school fees for my children and the other part I will renovate my house.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

The proudest achievement is that I have taken my child to high school.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship is that I have a growth in my stomach which is very painful and I don't have the money for treatment.

What is the happiest part of your day?

The happiest part of my day is when I have no pain.