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Ros
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
49
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My crops used to be destroyed by animals anytime i planted so i spent my third transfer to buy poles and barbed wire that i used to fence it.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I sell corn that helps me sustain my family and children.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has changed in that my farm in now fully fenced i no longer fight with neighbors.
 
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?
I spent 20000 KES of the first lumpsum on buying iron sheets and I still have 30000 KES in my M-pesa account that I'll use for fencing my compound.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have the hopes of soon fencing my compound because I have already saved some cash that I'll use.
 
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 on school fees (7000), and food 3000)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to fence and replace my roof with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to fence my compound and replace my liking roof.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I managed to create a permanent house after my husband passed away,and I have managed to take my children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is I have an eye problem and I have not been able to treat it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am working and am able to make money.