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Joan's family
Joan
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
20
homeHousehold Size:
4
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 the whole amount to start secondhand clothes business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really changed because my business is doing well so l am getting daily income that enable me to get basic needs.
 
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?
I settled all my debts with 5000 KES of my token payment, I spent 2000 KES on household clothing, 2000 KES on food and I used the remaining 1000 KES for paying primary school fees for my 2 children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will start an mpesa shop with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to open a small business dealing with money transfer services and selling of different phone accessories.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having finished my secondary school education, it was difficult to achieve this as my family is not well off and they had to sacrifice alot for me to complete high school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself and my spouse, we have two children, one has begun going to school and the other will soon join him, therefore we will have a heavy burden to shoulder in the future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in evening after I am from work, this is when I get to spend time with my family as we prepare and later eat supper. My family is my pride and joy, so whenever I get to spend time with them I get very happy.