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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I grew up in a rural area where there was no electricity. When I came of age and it was time for me to get married I got married to my husband who lives in a rural area as well and there homestead does not have electricity. All my life I have wished to have electricity in my home so when GiveDirectly transfer came I thought it was the perfect time for me to fulfill one of my life greatest desire. The third transfer I got from GiveDirectly I used in bringing electricity to my home. The remaining part of the money I used to buy a television with so that I can be updated on the current ongoing events in the world. I am now so happy because I can watch news and at the same time my children are able to do their school homework without so much hustle.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy iron sheets and poles to enlarge my house which was quite small and the family was squeezing inside. I then bought new seats to put in the house and also a goat and a sheep to rear in the farm. The rest of the amount was spent on buying food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that my family is now very comfortable living in the bigger house. We have enough space to keep our belongings and for the children to sleep.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on business start-up for 2,000KES, family clothing and bedding for 5,000 KES because my family lacked clothes and bedding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt honoured because I knew I could dress my family and also start a business to support my family in future.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to to use part of this money to buy a cow that would in future provide us with milk and some of which we intend to sell to villagers to get some income. Secondly, we plan to spend another part of the transfer boost our small business of selling fish, and lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to buy furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is cementing the floor of my house from savings of my casual work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is unreliable source of income. The casual work is seasonal and this has led to inconsistent source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening when we are back home seated together sharing the day's activities.
