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Consolata's family
Consolata
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
43
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent the transfer to build a spacious house so l bought building materials at 40170 kshs, labor-charge 5000 kshs, l also bought blanket at 2500 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l was staying in a very small house but now l am staying in a very spacious comfortable house that accommodate me with my family.
 
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 4,6 size bed at 4,500 KES, I also bought steel door at 5,500 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build the house.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to build a new house. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow. We also plan to spend the transfer to clear fee balance for my child in school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to build a house for our family. We were able to do this from the savings that we made from the little income that we get.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we don't have a reliable source of income. Life hasn't been smooth for us because we sometimes go without a meal a day.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am in my farm weeding.