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Pamela's family
Pamela
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
46
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent 45000 KES to buy three cow bulls for farming, the remaining balance l spent to buy foodstuffs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is a big difference in my life because l used to be among the last people when it comes to farming because l did not have my own cows for farming but now l very proud and happy to be the first people.
 
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?
l spent the transfer to buy furniture at 2000 kshs, clothes 2500 kshs, utensils 1000 kshs, 1 sack of maize 2000 kshs, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build a very nice spacious house.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a permanent house rather than the mud house l have currently since it is very difficult to maintain. Finally I would wish to expand my business to generate more income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and educate my two children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life lack of proper source of income to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when all my children are able to go to school without being sent home for school fees.