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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 had bought building materials using my second transfer so when I received my third transfer, I paid for the laborers and built a very nice house. I used to stay in a very small house which was almost collapsing. The remaining I spent on buying bedding. Honestly, I never had nice bedding and I can testify that GiveDirectly has saved me the embarrassment in my bedroom. The remaining amount I spent on buying corn for my family consumes. I am still feeding on the update.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buyig building materials which I amplanning to use in building a bigger and better house because my current house is so squeezed and old. I then built a pit latrine for hygiene purposes and spent some in farming. I then invested in a corn selling business which is doing very well.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I see is that I am now a business lady who can fend for her family with the income I get from my corn sales business which we can also feed on when times are tough.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees for my seven children. I also bought them school uniforms, shoes and other home clothes.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my third transfer on building a new house. My current house is small in size and almost collapsing.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees, my son will be joining form one next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was how to feed my family, my husband was sick and couldn't go to work. We had to go without food for one day.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when selling vegetables in the market.
