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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a decent spacious three roomed house since before the transfer I used to stay in my grandmother -in -law's house as when my husband died he left my children and I homeless and the only shelter that we could lean on was my grandmother -in -law's house .I am thankful to GiveDirectly for giving me my own house that I never imagined I could have .I also bought decent clothes for my children and a bag of maize for my family's consumption
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to buy building materials as l am planing to build my own house, since l am staying with my mother in-law's in the same house. The remaining balance l spent to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now very sure of having my own house and for that l will no longer stay with my mother in-law in the same house where l am uncomfortable.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a sack of maize for my family's consumption. I bought a water tank at 2,500 KES to help me store water, bought for my children school shoes at 3,000 KES and also bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was on my way to a funeral anniversary when I saw the Mpesa message, I was very happy because I thought that GD was like other organizations which does surveys, make promises but do not own up to their promises. I immediately believed that it was true. Thank you GD
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being a widowed mother of three, providing for my three children is the hardest challenge that I experience due to my small earnings from business
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest during the afternoons because at this time I have done most of my daily chores and as well have earned a few coins for the day from my business
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am glad that I will be receiving money because I will be able to construct a house of my own and move out of grandmothers house. I expect to be more comfortable and fulfilled once I achieve this
