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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on starting a small retail business which is selling plastic utensil that my husband runs , this business has been helping us alot since from the profits it brings we use on acquiring my household basic needs. I also used part of the transfer on buying household expenditures.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I used a total of 35000 KES to rent a structure and stock a retail shop, which I currently operate for my family's sustained income.I then used 7000 KES to pay a debt I owed somebody. The balance was spent on buying 7 chicken for rearing in my home, and buying clothes and a rain water harvesting container for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I currently have a business from which I draw a daily income for my family's upkeep.
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 my first transfer on paying school fees arrears for my child who is in primary school 600 KES . I bought 10 chicken for domestic rearing purposes 3000 KES and clothes for my family members 2300 KES. I also paid debt which was overdue 4000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money , I felt very happy and out of disbelieve since I was not sure that I will be among those individuals who will benefit from GiveDirectly.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to venture into salon business with the transfers since I am sure the business will be beneficial for a longer period of time.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement I can say was in small shop items business that I used to run that enabled me build a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is in getting monies to help run home welfare because there are scarce opportunities for employment and business is also becoming less productive with few people buying items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the morning part since it is when I am yet to meet any bad news or challenge.
