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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
18
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer on iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build a new house because I did not have my own house and was living with my co-wife in her own house, I used a portion to buy a sack of maize for consumption. The remaining amount, I spent on utensils which I did not have and food for my family.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials (timber @20000 Kes, iron-sheets @10800 Kes), bought two sacks of maize @8000 Kes, paid a debt of 4000 Kes, bought utensils @1500 Kes, clothes @1700 Kes and spent the rest on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am today happier than before because I am soon having a better house and my family eats well which has generally improved our health.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a blanket, utensils, food, one bag of maize and I also bought a few household items
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because it gave me hope of buying a few household items that I lacked during that particular time
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build another house since the one we are in is very small. I will also set up a small shop and sell little household commodities.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
At the moment I don't have any achievements that I can say since am living a very hard life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a house,since I got married I have not had the chance to build my own house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when am cooking for my family.