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Caren's family
Caren
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
40
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my child in school now since I paid school fees.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also paid school fees for my child.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spent the transfer to pay school fee ,l also bought two bag of bags.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l plan to to built a big house . l also plan to buy ox plough .
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to expand my house, start a business, buy cows and sheep, I also plan to pay school fees for my eldest child who is in college.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is this mabati roofed house which I built, previously I lived in a grass thatched house that was leaking.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when someone calls me for a casual job because I know am going to get some money.