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Joice's family
Joice
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
32
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought a second hand motorbike with the whole transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have my own motorbike that my husband uses to generate income income for the family.
 
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?
l spend 4000 kshs for farming, the balance l use for buying foodstuff.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to buy motorcycle to my spouse for business.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to purchase a motorcycle that my spouse can use and generate more money instead of hiring someone's and expand my house because it's too small for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we managed to build a bigger house of twenty iron sheets after living in a very small house of five iron sheets for three years.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of proper source of income. The little money my spouse make isn't enough to meet all of our financial needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and happy to see my children off to school.