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Sophie's family
Sophie
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
43
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($495 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l add some cash to the whole of the amount and the l bought motorcycle worth 70000 kshs
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l have got something that can give us daily income.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a metallic door and fixed it. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy a motorbike for transport business.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to pay school fees and to buy a ploughing machine for farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is farming. I actually do commercial farming of cereals like maize, beans and vegetables.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face now is the burden of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to the farm in the morning.