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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer in starting up an MPESA shop 60000 KES i had some money with me that i topped up.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life would have never changed especially with a violent spouse that made life more difficult.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion Give directly did a good work by enabling me own my own business.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent second transfer on buying timbers 10,000KES,iron sheets 6500KES, clay soil 5,500KES,nails 1800KES, clothes for my family 2,500KES and water containers 600KES.I also paid medical bills for my child 5,000 KES ,added capital to my boutique business 15,000 KES and the remaining amount I bought for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought building materials with the intention of expanding my house. I also expanded my boutique business hence double profits.
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 used 7,000 KES to boost my retail shop business, bought a sack of maize at 2,800 KES, then used the rest in the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to reopen my boutique business which had come to a halt due to financial constrains then go to college because I have never gone for any course since I cleared my secondary education.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a new house since my house is leaking. Secondly l would wish to clear my schools fees balance which is holding my forth form certificate so that I can further my education. Finally l would like to pay school fees for my brother who dropped out of school because of lack of school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to open up a business which has really helped me buy household items.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is my husband who does not provide but instead drinks a lot and beats up almost on a daily basis.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when by husband left the house without beating up.
