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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?
In my village, the soil is so bad and every time I sink a latrine, it collapses, so when I received my third transfer, I sank and constructed a very strong one. I am happy I now have a pit latrine. Thank you GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to pay school fees and purchased stationery worth 30000KES,mattress 4500KES,a sack of maize 7000KES,shoes 700KES and used the rest of the money to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to pay school fees which was a burden,I am also very happy bacause I have enough food to eat.
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 my transfer to buy sand KES 7000, and reduced primary school fees balance KES 3000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new pit latrine and two rental houses with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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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 on school fees for my son who is in form two. I've been struggling to support him through his schooling, but my income is very limited.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is paying school fees for my other children who have completed their secondary education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my is being displaced by floods several times in the past during rainy seasons. But I always strive to move back when floods have subsided.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am making dresses for my clients.
