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Sarah's family
Sarah
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Shopkeeper
faceAge:
33
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my entire second transfer on renovating my house by extending it, fixing steel doors and windows and plastering the outside part of the main house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that right now I live in a nice spacious house after renovation unlike before.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent half of my first cash transfer on boosting my retail shop business, bought a few house hold items that I lacked and school uniforms, books and shoes for my children who will be joining standard one next year.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on building a permanent house because my current house is in a very bad state and is also too small for me and my children.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my first token on expanding my kiosk business I plan to use my second transfer in buying household items like chairs, a bed and matress I plan to use my last transfer in paying school fees for my children
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is starting my kiosk business which helps to sustain afew of my daily needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is not having a steady income. I have my small kiosk but it is not enough to provide for all my needs
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I get to wake up and say aprayer to Gos for giving me another day