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Joyce
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
63
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($476 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer paying my medical bills. The remaining part of the transfer I bought three bags of maize for my family's consumption and two goats too.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on buying 30 iron sheets, 25 round poles and 5 kgs nails hence i'm planning to build a better house to replace the the one that I'm currently staying in.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my self like other people who are staying in good houses and are less worried about the stress of life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 10 pieces of iron sheets and 2 goats as my saving plan.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on constructing a house since my house is almost falling down.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a new house. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to buy a donkey which I normally use to fetch water during dry seasons.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when the Lord has granted me good health and life and I have been able to perform all the day's tasks.