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Olive

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

Casual labour

Age:

Household Size:

Campaign

Standard Kenya

Upcoming Stage

Next Payment

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($496 USD)

almost 8 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying school fees.I also bought 2 windows and bought 1 lorry of sand and built a kitchen.

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a kitchen in my home which I never thought I would have.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($98 USD)

over 8 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my child and bought books.

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding and plastering my house.I also want to start a fish business.

Enrolled

over 8 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I have planned to start a business of my own, I also want to enlarge my house and pay school fees for my children.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

My proudest achievement was when I had my business and bought a few things in my house

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

My biggest hardship has been taking care of my children and co-wife children since both her and my husband passed away

What is the happiest part of your day?

My happiest part of the day is when I get a job to do and feed my children.