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Milka's family
Milka
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
52
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to pay school fees (25000), bought chairs (23000) and food (2000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am so happy, relieved and thankful because i had no pit latrine, i used to help myself in the river, but now i have my own. My house had no chairs but now i have very beautiful and comfortable seats and before my children were always sent away from school but i paid fees and now they are in school peacefully.
 
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 paying school fee and building a pit latrine.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment as College fee for my child and also buying livestock
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a toilet and pay school fees for my children
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have managed to take care of my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been that my children are not living well and you don't know where they are or even if they are alive
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my grand children telling stories