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Phillista
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
25
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($492 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the whole of the third transfer to buy 2 cow bulls, this will save me from hiring other people's cows to work on my farm.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I added some of my savings to the second transfer and spent them on plastering my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a descent house that stands out in the whole village. This makes me so proud because I didn't know I would own such a huose in my life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my entire transfer to buy sheep which I can always sell whenever I have a financially problem and the remaining amount I spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I have never received such amount of money at once in my life. Thank you Gd for the transfer.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I have faced is lack of enough capital to expand my grocery business located in Nyamonye center,Bondo sub county.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evenings are my favorite part of day because this is the time I am back from my business, having made profit and brought food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy knowing that I am among those who will receive money from Give Directly, Which I will definitely use to expand my business and construct a new house.