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Alice's family
Alice
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
28
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying 40 pieces of iron sheets ksh 36000, 1 calf ksh 10000, mkopa solar ksh 3000 and kept balance for meals .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i am now in a good house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the transfer to build animal shade.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to enlarge my house because the current one is small in size. I'm also planning to invest the remaining portion in livestock.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my children. I also plan to spend the transfer to plaster my house. I also plan to use the transfer to boost my small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have worked hard and built a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is scarcity of water. I have to walk long distance to the lake to fetch water for domestic use.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I make profit from my small business.