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Magret's family
Magret
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
65
homeHousehold Size:
3
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying school fees.I also built an iron roofed house and bought 2 goats.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a big comfortable iron roofed house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a bed, a mattress, and a blanket. I also purchased some water containers.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a kitchen. I'm also planning to build a cow shade with a portion of the remaining amount while the rest I'll use to pay my son collage fees.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a big house that I can use as a kitchen and a poultry house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is being able to take good care of my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of food to feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and go to the farm.