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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($480 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the transfer I received to building materials to build to a new house as I did not have a house and the rest I bought seats.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 building materials that I used to repair my house. I used to stay in a very dilapidated house and it could rain on me all the time. I also bought utensils and furniture. I used to eat in plastic containers with my children as the Income I used to get could no feed my whole family. Nowadays I admire my house a lot.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have plates and nice utensils we can eat from. We are no longer embarrassed when we have visitors. They can have nice furniture to sit on and nice plates to eat from. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent on a mattress, a blanket and clothing for my household members when I received my first transfer. I decided to spend on these since I never had them; my children never had clothes to put on and blankets for covering themselves when sleeping since my husband who could provide for us have been in prison for the last 7 years. Give Directly has played roles of my husband.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy and hopeful in life. My husband languishes in jail and therefore when I received this money, I was now hopeful that I could acquire most of the things my husband could provide for me.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer on building another house because my current one the walls are almost collapsing. Secondly,l would like to use the transfer on buying household items like matress, bed ,blankets and chairs.Lastly,l intend to start a shop business in Awasi town.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My biggest achievement is being able to build a house from my charcoal making business . Initially, l was staying in a grass thatched house which was in a bad condition.The roof was leaking.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My bigggest hardship is getting food for my children.My husband was jailed four years ago.I am now the sole provider for my family.Its been a struggle to make ends meet from my low income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning after doing my daily house chores.
