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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Since I never wanted to go back to the hard life of digging for people for a megre income in order to put food on the table, I decided to open a cereal and a barber shop where I and my husband work respectively. I am glad that my life has moved a step higher and I am a little bit respected-we can eat well and educate my children as well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy iron sheets that I used to repair my leaking roof. Using part of the transfer,I spent on buying bedding for me and my spouse. Previously we used to sleep in a very squeezed bed that could not comfortably accommodate us. I also bought food and school uniforms for my school going children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to sleep comfortably. The bedding has made my sleep so comfortable.
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 my first transfer on buying a mattress 4,000 KES and now I am sleeping comfortably hence my productivity has improved during the day as opposed to before.Ialso bought one bag of maize 3600 KES and two bags of cement 1,800 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
when I received the money,I was very happy since my children had been sent home for school fees for two days and at that time I did not have money to sent them back to school hence the money was a relieve to me and a confirmation that GiveDirectly fulfills promises.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have is lack of employment and ways of providing for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get paid after doing the small jobs that I get.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy because it's going to change the life of my family in a big way,I have always dreamt of expanding my house which I am going to do when I receive the money.
