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Serfina's family
Serfina
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
55
homeHousehold Size:
3
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 30000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying building materials and saved the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have the hopes of soon building a descent house because I already have building materials.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought iron sheets (8000), paid school fee (600) and bought food (12000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy more iron sheets to build a new house, pay school fee and start another business with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house and pay fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have taken my children to school and one has already finished high school and he is looking forward to join college.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fees and losing my spouse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am selling at the market and am able to make a few cents.