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Newsfeed > Polyline's Profile
Polyline's family
Polyline
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
26
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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Follow to be updated on Polyline's next check-in.
 
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 bought a sack of maize at 4,000 KES, paid 2,000 KES school fee for my four children, used 3,000 KES to start a charcoal business then used the rest on food and other house items.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented floor then buy seats for the house.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a home, pay school fees, invest in a fishing business and to buy household items that I lack.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is buying basic household items like utensils, sheets, blankets, clothing and water storage containers. I do all types of casual jobs to be able to sustain my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the difficulty in doing casual jobs. They are draining and tiresome yet you get paid so little.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get paid for a casual job I worked on that day.