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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last transfer to build a small kitchen bought sofa set seats and table I did this because I can remember well when the team from Give Directly came I had no way to welcome them even offer a seat because I had none even utensils to offer a cup of water it was so embarrassing but I now have bought utensils with the transfer.
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 sofa seat (one set), I also bought Iron sheet, polls, nails and timber that I used in building a new house because my previous house was almost collapsing
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is me being able to build a new house for myself, now I have a home of my own
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 purchasing a mattress to sleep in a comfortable place and paid fees for my children to settle well in school. I also started a business selling vegetables to get income and spent most of the transfer on renovating my roof that could leak during rainny seasons.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I was overjoyed because I had never received such a lumpsum amount of money in my life and went home to keep my phone in a safe place waiting for the withdrawal of the money.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a bigger,better house so that our children will not have to go to our neighbors to sleep. We will also set up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I was doing my small business and making my own money,which allowed me to buy some of the things I lacked in my house like a bed,matress and blankets.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was when I was living at the Centre and did not have my own house. Paying rent was very difficult and at times the landlord would lock us out of the house because of delaying with the rent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I see my children sharing whatever little we have.
