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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Since the death of my husband I have been staying in an old shanty which at times made me worry of my safety in it as it was almost collapsing hence I spent my third transfer on building as decent three roomed house to crown it all I will forever be greatful to GiveDirectly for the joy and hope it has given me which I didn't expect.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials at 25,000 KES, used 22,000 KES to pay dowry for my son then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now hopeful of getting a new and stable iron roofed house and my son is now peaceful in his house, unlike before when he was worried on how he would pay dowry.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I bought 2 beds at a total cost of 8000 KES, one for myself and another for my child because we were sleeping on the floor before. The balance was used on buying foodstuffs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt really happy because I knew I would now afford a bed so that I sleep more comfortably.
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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 new iron sheets to renovate my house, and also to buy new furniture and other household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my farming activities, which I do to provide food for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of decent furniture for my house. I usually feel so much ashamed hosting visitors in my house with the kind of furniture I have.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have got some food and I am preparing it in my kitchen.
