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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my third transfer on construction of a pit latrine since the one I had ,had become so weak and could sink anytime. I was so glad that I was able to construct a permanent pit latrine, courtesy of Give Directly. With the money, I also managed to purchase a up board where I currently keep my mugs which I couldn't find a better place to keep before. I am so glad for the help that Give Directly gave me that have seen me rise this high.
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 36000 Kes out of my second transfer on buying seats and spent the rest of the money on paying my child's school fees and buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that today I have better seats in which I seat comfortable, this has helped reduce my back pain.
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 first transfer to buy bedding and start a small business of selling small fish(omena) for my daily upkeep.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because now I'm able to provide basic need for my family.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the first transfer to buy bricks ,cement and sand and build a permanent latrine.The rest of the transfer I will use to buy bulls to help me in ploughing my farm so that I can get good produce.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud because I have worked hard after my husband's death and built a semi permanent house .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that my income is so small to sustain my big family well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am resting after work.
