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Jane
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
29
homeHousehold Size:
6
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?
I enrolled my brother in a driving college with 12000 KES and I built a semi-permanent kitchen of 18 iron sheets with the remaining 38000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
GD has enabled me keep my children in school that has given me a peaceful mind. They haven't been sent home for school fees since I have been getting money from GD and pay for them in time, which has equally been a difference and an improvement in their performance.
 
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 used the entire transfer in my mother's burial services.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to invest the entire transfer in cereal business.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to save half of my transfer for my son's school fee, fence my compound to start raising livestock and boost my business in order to accrue more profit.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I now own livestock and has plastered my house with funds accrued from my small business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have in life is poor health. I have serious back problems that prevent me from working hard.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am at work selling to my customer. My job requires that I be happy in order to attract more customers.