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Joy
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Casual labour
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Age:
28
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Household Size:
7
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Campaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
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over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a set of chairs.I also bought 3 steel doors and fixed them,bought clothes for my wife and children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have chairs in my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
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almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 5000 KES deposit for renting a kiosk and used the rest for buying household items for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to start kiosk shop with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
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8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I am planning to plaster my house so that it looks decent.Secondly,I am planning to venture into shopkeeping business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I have a better house and a family to look after.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is lack of proper source of income to maintain my family's needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy and energetic and ready to face the day.
