I used a portion of my third transfer to pay school fees for my children who are in primary school because they had been sent home for school fees. I bought iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build a kitchen since I had a grass thatched one which was leaking, I bought sand and cement which I have used to renovate the house I was living from mud and plastered and the remaining amount, I spent on steel door, windows and panes which I have fixed on my house because they are durable and not infested with termites.

When I received my second transfer, I constructed a kitchen and renovated my main house. I prioritized construction of the kitchen since I wanted it to serve as both a kitchen for my household members and a sleeping place for my teenagers. I am very grateful for the step I have made in life.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, we live in a better house-one which is more secure-fitted with burglar proof door and proper ventilation.

I spent my first transfer on paying Secondary school fee arrears for my big child (8,000 KES) and also buying school uniform for each of my four smaller children who are pupils (2,000 KES).

The moment when I received my money I felt my mood change completely and the lady I was walking with asked what was going on with me, then I told her that I had just received a piece of good news but without being specific. It happens that my children and I had not eaten a proper meal for two days because I am widowed and was going through a difficult time financially, but at least with the money we could eat something , and also do a few other things.