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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used to spend a lot of money on buying paraffin so when I received my third transfer on connecting my house to electricity power. My children can now do their homework on time without getting scared of the lamp running out of paraffin like before. I also spent some money to buy a cow for milking and also construct a cow shed for my livestock. I am no longer worried of losing my livestock to thieves given that they used to sleep outside. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumes and also to weed to my farm. I pray that GiveDirectly open their arms and help others like me who are needy.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the first transfer on installing electricity and fencing my home with barbed wire
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is thatbi now live in a good house, youshould come and see it! I have also ploughed my piece of land and attended my younger sister's funeral without borrowing money.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to build a brick pit latrine.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the transfer that I can't express in words.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to use part of the transfer to plaster the toilet, and fix the doors. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to connect electricity to my house. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to build a house, that would serve as a kitchen, and a sleeping room for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am very proud of is, having educated my four children up to form four, after the death of my husband.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, inadequate income to fence my compound, for security purposes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when I am doing my morning prayers.
