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Sheba's family
Sheba
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
25
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought a cupboard 10000 KES, seats 12000 KES, cement 6000 KES, labor for cementing 5000 KES and bought timber 12000 KES for making a fishing boat.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now own furniture that I could not afford before and am making a fishing boat for income.
 
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 spent the transfer on buying a table and stool ksh 7000 and paid school fees ksh 3000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on making chairs .
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to buy some household items and part of it we will pay school fees
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that through my fish mongering I have been able to provide my family with daily needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have a problem with my throat which has not yet been treated
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am doing my job of selling fish