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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I added my third transfer onto part of my savings and bought a piece of land where I am planning to build my homestead in it . For sure I will forever be greatful to GiveDirectly for transforming my life in away that I couldn't ever imagine .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I added some of my savings to the second transfer and spent it on opening a retail shop.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm now independent because my business is doing good so I do not have to rely on spouse to do everything in the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to start a business of selling small fish that I take from our local beach to the city center. I have been able to make profits from it.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the received the transfer,I was so exited. We shared the joy with my husband who was also around at the time we received the Mpesa message.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship is the lack of finances.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Is in the morning when I join my colleagues at the food kiosk. There I tend to forget about my problems for some time.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We were very happy when we were told we'll be given money because now we will realize our dream of owning a village canteen and a fuel shop.
