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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I have been staying in my co wife's house given that she is not home so when I received my third transfer, I bought building materials that I used to build my own house. I also spent some on ploughing and planting. The harvest helps me feed my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on iron sheets,timber,and doors for building a new house. I also paid school fees for my two children and bought a sack of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been sharing the same roof with my cowife because my husband could not afford to build me a house. I feel so excited that I will soon have my own house after receiving transfers from GD. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a mattress worth 3000KES. I used to sleep on my co-wife's mattress and I was not comfortable being that it was not mine. I also ploughed my farm using 4000 KES and I am ready to plant. Using the remaining amount,I used to buy food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I became overwhelmed with happiness. I could not believe it. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets and other building materials so that I can pay a builder to construct my own house and home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is fending for my two children, and so ensuring that they get food and clothing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is the fact that I don't have a house of my own. It is kind of embarrassing to be staying in another person's home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am taking supper together with my children.
