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Jane
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
37
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent on building a house. I bought a cow at 15,000 KES and paid 10,000 KES school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I used to live together with my children in a crowded house, but now I own a big house. My daughter was idling at home due to fee arrears but now she is in school.
 
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?
I spent my token payment on paying a loan of KES 5,000.I also bought clothes and food for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees to my children.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer in building a better house,school fees for our children and starting a small business that will generate more income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are proudest of is being able to pay school fees to our first born up to form four.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we are facing in our house currently,is finding daily food for the family.There is no source of income to promise this.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when we are able to visit our farm in the morning hoping for better yield when harvesting.