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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had priority in building a house so I bought iron sheets and some timber and also bought a cow to help in ploughing. I also bought a mattress for myself .
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 second transfer to buy two bulls for ploughing.I used to plough by my bare hands and it was tiring and time consuming. I am now able to plough within the shortest time possible.I also spent part of the transfer to purchase Iron sheets that I am planning to use to build a new house in my own compound as tradition require of me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to stressed up when I thought of where I will get the money to build a new house,but GiveDirectly came to my aid.So,the biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now at peace with myself and I no longer have to worry about building a house anymore.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy poles as part of the construction materials to construct my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was very happy and exclaimed in the house. I tried calling the hotline to say thank you but no one picked.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to move to my own compound according to our culture and build a permanent house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to buy a few furniture by saving some money in the small women group that I am in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I struggle on my own to support my children despite my husband being a live. He does not do anything to support the children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am farming and I get good harvest
