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Pamela

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

Household Size:

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Standard Kenya

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($493 USD)

almost 7 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I spent my first lumpsum transfer on building a chicken house.I also added capital to my tailoring business and I am in the process of building a new house.

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good return from my business.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($98 USD)

7 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

l spent 5000 to buy timber to build chicken house . l bought basic needs ( food clothes)

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

l plan to start poultry farming , l also plan to buy sheep , goat.

Enrolled

over 7 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I would like to start poultry farming. I would also wish to cement the floor of my house.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

The fact that I have educated my children beyond secondary school.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

How to pay school fee for my children.

What is the happiest part of your day?

Whenever I am able to put food on the table for my family.