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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 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 build a house, for this I bought i ron sheets, two rolls of manila, round pole, nails and other building materials, I was living in my father in laws compound and in our culture the second born cannot build a home when the first born has not moved to their homestead, I am older in our family and it felt like I was delaying them in building so that’s why I built my house in my homestead.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 buying a second hand motorcycle for commercial use.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to buy a second hand motorcycle which my husband drives to transport people and goods for pay.Now the income from this business has doubled since he no longer hires a motorcycle and I am saving some of this profits to use on the construction of my house in my own homestead.I am thankful for GiveDirectly for empowering me financially.
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 on buying seven cushions at 3,850 KES, a mattress at 3,600 KES, paid 1,500 KES school fee for my two children in primary then used the rest on utensils and food for the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer because I would be able to purchase the things I couldn't get on my own.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of enough money to provide basic needs for my family. eg food and clothing
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when we are sharing meals as a family
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this transfers will open my financial freedom since i will be able to buy my motorcycle, currently am hiring which is costly
