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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on building a traditional house '' simba'' for my son where he could share with his other siblings at night when sleep since before the transfer they all sleeping in the my main house and it was uncomfortable as the house was small and squeezed. I also paid school fees for my child who is in high school and now I am relieved a little although I have some schools arrears not yet paid.I am thankful to GiveDirectly
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 on enrolling my daughter for a diploma in a college. She had done so well in her secondary school but could not get the funds to register for her her dream course. This really affected her since all her classmates had already gotten opportunities in various colleges. We thank GiveDirectly for the timely support that restored hopes in the life of the young girl. Besides that, I had longed for a water pump to aid my farming activities. Relying on others' pumps caused me a lot of delays that always resulted in very poor yields.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have experienced so many changes in my daily life and the biggest of them all is the acquisition of my own water pump which I believe is going to greatly improve my farming activities.
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 paying my hospital bills and used most of the amount on paying fees for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt very happy knowing that I would be able to go to the hospital because I was sick that day and I was also sure that my children who were sent away because of the arrears would go back to school.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I was sick and l didn't know what was going on ,the next thing l realize l was in the hospital, l didn't have blood so they had to look for a hospital which could help me get blood transfusion . My husband spend much money on my hospital bill , he also hired a taxi which took me to and from the hospital everyday hospital and it was expensive on our side that was the biggest hardship l experience.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I really don't have particular time that l feel happy because it is always one problem after another in the morning when l wake up l have to look for breakfast . In the afternoon l also have to look for lunch ,and in the evening too l also have to look for dinner so having a piece of mind is something that l really don't have.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was happy because it is a start of a new life .Receiving this money means l am going to get water pump to use in my farms . I also know that my children will go to school and they will have food to eat.
