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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 bought building materials that I used to built my house because the current house we were staying was leaking when it rains.
It was also too small to accommodate my family.
I also bought clothes for my children because they did not have presentable clothes.
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 30 pieces of iron sheets,40 pieces of poles and 20 pieces of roofing timber and 20 kg of nails that I will use to build a house.I also bought food and start a saloon business for my upkeep.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to afford basic commodities and hopeful I will build a house.
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 an electrical kettle heater 2500 KES . I paid rent for my saloon business premise 2000 KES and added stock too 4500 KES and now I am assured of supporting my family financially from the sales that I get through the services I give my customers .I also bought food for my family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I felt very happy and thanked God for the blessings because at that time I had no money, to pay rent for my saloon business premise and this situation was stressing me up and GiveDirectly came to my rescue.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of enough money to afford basic needs. e.g food and clothing
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the day since am able to attend to my clients and get some money to provide for my family
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will restock my salon business and also use part of it in renovating my house which is in poor state
