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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I paid school fees for my son in a private primary school. Previously it was my husband who had to work o hard to ensure that the fee is paid. The remaining amount I spent on upgrading my hair salon business. I have more customers now and business is doing so well,my income has also gone high being that my salon is of good standards as opposed to before when it was of low of class and I could not attend to more customers. This how I spent my third transfer I received from GiveDirectly and I am so grateful.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer really helped me a lot. I have revived my saloon and cosmetic business that had collapsed due to insufficient income and poor management and I am happy since I am an employer again.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I can mention in my own life is that I have acquired a status of an employee. My saloon and cosmetics shop had collapsed and when I revived it, I have seen an up flow of income that sufficiently cater for my household needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent on salon stock (5000 KES) and bought food with my first transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend (30000 KES) on increasing my salon business and save 20000 KES for my child school fees in future.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to stock up beauty products in my salon, so that my business can improve.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is starting my hair salon business as a source of livelihood to support myself and my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money to buy daily household essentials, because currently, business is so low and I don't get much.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon when I am at the salon serving my clients.
