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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I bought 3 bulls though one of them died but I am really happy that I have achieved my goal of investing in livestock farming that I had been longing for. I believe that one day, I will resell them to get money for school fees for my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying two oxen 30,000 KES. I paid school fees for my child who is in high school 10000 KES. I also added stock onto my small retail ( fabric ) business 10000 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have added stock into my small retail business ( fabric ) and now my business has flourished since my customers get all the varieties and preferences the need, enabling me to get double profits which I use on my household sustainance. I no longer borrow funds from Kenya women as a financial loaning institution.Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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 to pay school fees for my son and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because my life is change,I'm able to pay school fees for my son.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is on my 3 child who are in high school which am not able to pay their school fees and look for their food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I wake up and get some meal for my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Is was happy because am going to live life I don't have before and my Small business also could be improved.
