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Jackline
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
36
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($468 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on sinking a pit latrine. This saved me from using open defecation. I also bought new iron sheets that I used to replace the old leaky ones that covered my house and fitted new windows too to my face lifted house using the remaining amount.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to extend and renovate my house since it was too small and it was also in a bad condition in that it was almost collapsing down. I also spent the transfer to plaster my pit-latrine. The remaining balance l spent to buy 2 sack of maize for my consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a very comfortable house where l do not need to worry when it is raining as compare to before when l was staying in a leaky house.
 
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 paying fees for my children who had been sent away because of the arrears, bought hybride seeds with an intention of getting more yields and used most of the transfer on purchasing a bag of maize to sustain the family members.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt excited. I had already finished farm work and was resting in my compound when I had the message and upon reading it and confirming that the transfer was sent, I laughed with joy as I rushed towards the farm to tell my husband the good news who was equally very happy.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband is normally sickly. Doing casual labour to provide for his medication and food for the family has been the greatest challenge.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when my family is all together and we can discuss the events of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean that my family and I don't have to sleep hungry anymore.