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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
62
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I had my only son in-law admitted in a hospital. He was headed for a theater for the removal of his two legs which had been infected by cancer. All these required money that I strongly doubt if we would have afforded without the transfers. I was glad enough that he went successfully through that and was finally discharged upon the clearance of the medical bill. Other than that, I cultivated my farms which gave me a triple return on the amount invested. That was the greatest achievement ever in the sector. Finally, I invested in livestock farming by purchasing three sheep so that I don't get stuck anymore in cases of financial crises.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to construct a new and bigger three-roomed house that is now very comfortable to live in. My previous house was very old with dilapidated walls and an old, rusty and leaking roof. I also bought new seats for my sitting room.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life has been getting a new house that has better roofing and walls. My family and I are now very comfortable living in this house as we are no longer rained nor have fear of the house collapsing on us.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on buying 7 pieces of iron sheet 4,900 KES, bought 1 sac of maize 2,000 KES and paid school fees 3,000 KES for my child.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to pay school fees and build a house with my upcoming cash transfer.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. I will also buy some farm inputs like seeds and fertiliser.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a farm hand and after diligently saving my earnings I was able to help my son pay dowry for his wife.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income. I rely on helping out in other people's farms but this is not always guaranteed, so there are days when I am unable to buy even food for 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 I not feeling ill. This means that I can look for some work that will enable me to put food on the table.