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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($476 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to buy cement and sand that I used to plaster my house .I also bought sofa set because I did not have presentable seats in my house.
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 setting my own compound at 40,000 KES, bought a sack of maize at 5,000 KES, then used the rest of the cash to buy school uniforms for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now in my own compound after yearning for the same for a very long time and started thinking that I would never have a compound of my own. My children also dress very smartly while going to school, thanks to GiveDirectly.
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 uesd a portion of the transfer to expand my shoes business. I purchased grains for family consumption. I also bought my children school uniforms.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I got the transfer, I got absolutely excited.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship av faced is when my husband had cerebral malaria and the hospital bills was too huge for me to offset.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am doing my domestic chores.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means,I'll be able to start my own business instead of working for someone.
