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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($471 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I combined my third transfer with my son's and we partnered in buying a brand new motor cycle for transportation business. We hired it out and we are paid 900 KES each per week. On my part this has made a big difference since I get to pay Secondary school fee for our son, which was previously a problem. I also managed to borrow 50,000 KES from The Women Enterprises Fund for the first time because I have a share in an asset-Previously I could only borrow 5,000 KES at any one given time.In addition,I plan to enroll my daughter in a Teachers' Training College come this September since I will continue to save for the purpose.
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 on paying school fee for my daughter, I also spent it on buying sand and cement that I used in renovating my house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to renovate my house which was in a very bad shape, now I stay in a much better house
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 purchasing a lorry of sand and kept aside in preparation for plastering of my house which is currently worn out beyond repair.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my transfer, I felt so happy. I jumped up and down like a mad woman in the market and shouting to the top of my voice as if GiveDirectly was somewhere listening to the words. I was extremely happy and felt like reaching out to GiveDirectly for a one-on-one appreciation.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm currently facing is lack of water due to famine that is ongoing. We get water from the lake and so many kilometers to get one trip.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Its always at night when I'm now reflecting on the days work and also take my time to count the total money that I have received from my business.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means Gods blessing into my life since I can now compare my self with other people and I will invest more of the money into my business which will sustain my family.
