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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I paid school fees for my two kids who are in high school, then I opened a small convenient store in the village to help me in my daily income, I also bought a dinning table and chairs because I had built a house with a dinning area and the space was empty so I took some of my transfer to get one, this is basically how i used my last transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my three sons in secondary school. I also spent part of the transfer to buy furniture that I did not have. Using the remaining amount,I used to start a business of a retail general shop that gets me daily income. I am able to comfortably feed my family now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have steady Income that helps me feed my family comfortably. My sons are also in school. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on secondary school fees for my two sons who were out of school at that time. I bought food for my household to ensure they accessdaily meals and repaid debts I had accumulated to pay school feesfor my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I jumped for joy because I was excited to receive my money. I thanked God for remembering me.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfers to pay my children's school fee. They are in secondary school
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my family. They are always there for me when I am depressed or sad. They make me happy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is the death of my father that made me quit school since there was no one to pay for my schooling
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my husband comes back home and we are together as a family talking to each other and laughing
