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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to buy seats to add to the ones I already have and I also bought two goats to rear and later help me in any emergencies that will arise in the future if I sell them, the remaining money I bought maize one sack for our consumption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 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 spent it on 15 iron sheets plus the rest of building materials and constructed a kitchen. I am just very grateful since I have realized that having a kitchen is one of the best step of improving ones hygiene.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I have a better home courtesy of Give Directly. I have a better house and a kitchen where my household members can sleep and spend the rest of their lives.
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 buying a steel door and windows for my house as I plan to reinforce the security of my house as well as make it look presentable.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money while at my place of work and I was excited. Thank you GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Am planning to buy generator to help me with the farming since my wife gets it hard to pump water. In these area water is scare.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have achieved a lot by riding motorcycles but greatest of all is building my house and giving my family shelter which most family lack. Which makes me proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
It's very hard for me to achieve my target in a day, I might manage only 200kshs which is not enough to cater for my family needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy in the morning because God have given me another chance to live.
