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Pamela's family
Pamela
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
38
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfer on paying school fees ksh 23500,20 pieces of iron sheets ksh 13600, chair cushions ksh 1050,2 sacks of maize ksh 6400,clothes ksh 2000 and kept balance for meals.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen is that i will soon be able to own my house and also paying school fees has been great.
 
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 paid 5,000KES for school fees for my child, and bought a sack of dry maize @ 2,500KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because my house is old and the roof is licking, pay my children's secondary school fee, buy land for farming so that I have a source of income in future.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest of buying household furniture with my earnings from farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of money to provide for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am interacting with people and so I don't feel stressed.