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Phoebe's family
Phoebe
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
33
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48250 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 40,000 KES of my second transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle.I also bought a calf at 8,000 KES.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of moving to my home and build an iron roofed house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have a daily income from my motorcycle business hence I can meet my basic needs.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l bought two cows worth 28000 kshs, l bought mattress at 5000 kshs , furniture at a cost of 4000 kshs, mkopa solar at 12000 kshs the rest of the money l use to pay school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
my life has change because now am using solar for lighting the house so l no long buy paraffin.
 
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 used a portion of the transfer to settle some loan while the rest was used to pay my daughter's school fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to use a larger portion of the transfer to buy two bulls and the remaining I'll use to furnish my house.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to offset our debts, buy bulls for ploughing, and use the remaining amount to improve our french fries business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is being a dedicated business lady.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to feed and care for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is noon time when I am interacting with my friends.