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Josephine
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
55
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($498 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
As a parent I have always wanted the best for my children and It was my joy seeing my two children who were in the university go to school without being sent home for school fees arrears since I had settled these arreas with my third transfer.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on paying school fees for my children in secondary school and university to help them have good education.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to stay in school and have good education.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying cultivation fees 3500 KES hence I have planted on time this season. I have also paid school fees for my two children who are in high school 6000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and stress-free since I was assured of pursuing my goals with the money such as cultivating my farm and paying school fees for my two children who are in primary school.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have been with in the recent is having my children staying home because of lack of school fee. Because of many household members in school I am unable to pay their school fee
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest at nights because we are together as a family sharing a meal as well as family talks.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is creating a feeling of joy in the family mainly because I will be able to pay school fee for my two children in college to learn without interference.