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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to pay balances in school fees I had so many fees arrears for the two girls in high school I paid their fees because I wouldn't want to see them at home while their friends are in school learning.This has changed my life I feel proud of them going to school that is why I dedicated the whole amount of the last transfer to pay their fee.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my second transfer on paying school fees for my two children who are in high school in their second year of studies.I also bought school stationery for my children as well.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have paid school fees for my two children who are in high school in their second year of studies. This gives me joy as GiveDirectly has given me an opportunity to pursue my dream of educating my children since in my community having educated children is always an honour and I am motivated to strive and achieve this goal.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I had school fees balances for my 2 children that were tormenting me a lot and therefore I had to clear all of them with my first transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am a widow and jobless and therefore receiving my upcoming second transfer will be like a blessing to me since I will be able to educate my children in high school more easily.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend part of my transfer in paying school fees my children in secondary school. I also intend use the transfer to start a charcoal business which will bring income for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is being able to send my son and daughter to secondary school in the beginning of this year. l was able to do so because l had saved money from my casual jobs and got financial support from my extended family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest difficulty in my life is paying school fees to my two children in secondary school,because my daily income not enough to sustain them through. Secondly, making ends meet because the casual jobs l depend on at times are hard to find.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The evening is my favorite time of the day.That's when l relax after a day's work and enjoy being with my children, and also have dinner with them.
