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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on bringing electricity to my homestead. I used to spend a lot of money on paraffin yet my level of income is low. Immediately I got the transfer I decided to bring electricity to my home. Now my children are able to do their homework without any worries and also the money I used to buy paraffin with I am able to save and channel to other important needs.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer majorly on paying fees for my child, plastering my house and paid for electric wiring in my house. My children are students who reads at night and buying paraffin daily for lighting is expensive, so I am working on having electricity for convinience.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest diffference in my life is the peace of mind I have after paying fees and repairing my house which was almost collapsing. I thank GiveDirectly for lifting my finacial burdens.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on doing farming and I also bought sand that I used in plastering my house
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money I felt very happy, I was busy preparing supper for my family, this gave me hope of finally plastering my house
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
The first transfer I plan to cement my house.It is not in a very good condition because the walls shed off.I would also like to channel electricity in my home and if part of the money remains,I will put in school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement in my life is educating my children. The eldest one has finished her college and is now just looking for job.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I currently have is still getting school fees for my other children.Most of them are in secondary school and colleges but we do not know whether we will manage with the little income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is when I'm doing my usual daily work it makes me happy, because I know I can get some earning.Also in the evening when I go for choir practise.
