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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
First we used the transfer to help my husband pay my dowry then we built a house, the one we used to live was small and was almost falling off the rest of the money we used in our daily needs.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy 2 cows which my husband used to pay my dowry since my kinsmen were already questioning me about it. I then used part of the balance to buy poles which I intend to use in fencing my compound for security purposes and to keep off stray animals. The balance was then used to buy dry maize and other foodstuffs since we had a poor harvest last season.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have peace with my kinsmen from whom I now command respect after my dowry was paid. I am really grateful to Give Directly for the support.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying maize, Iron sheet, utencils and clothes
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a generator, building a new house and buying a cow
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, we are planning to use part of the transfer to buy water pump to help us in irrigating our farm. Secondly, we are planning to build my house because currently, I am staying in my co-wife's house. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to buy furniture and utensils.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my house and my mother's house using savings from my casual work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is unreliable source of income to cater for our basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons after taking lunch.
