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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash transfer to construct a new house for my family. I used to have a house that was totally in a bad shape but I am currently living in a very nice house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on extending my house by adding an extra room to make it more spacious. I then bought sand and cement and plastered the house. I also bought a new sofa set and used the rest on buying food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a nice house that is properly finished something I have been hoping for for a while now and thanks to Gd I have achieved it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 a bag of maize 4,000 KES and other foods 1,000 KES. Ialso paid school fees for my son who is in high school 5,000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I felt very happy and jumped out joy in my homestead as I asked myself how blessed I was through GiveDirectly since I did not know that I would receive the money on that specific day .
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my two sons in high school and also feeding the family since my family is very large (14 members).
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is always in the evening when my husband and kids come back home after work and school.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my life will change because I will start a business (selling maize) and my children will continue going to school.
