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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer to pay school fees for my child who is in high school because this was the only way for me to help secure her future, I bought household utensils which I did not have but have always longed for. I spent some amount to hire bulls to till my lands in preparation for planting and the remaining amount, I spent on food for my family.
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 to build a house since my previous house was almost small that couldn't accommodate us well and bought food for my family.I also build a pit latrine.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is my new comfortable house.
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 to buy to 6 pieces of ironsheets that I will use to build a house and paid school fees for my children.I also bought food for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy thank you GiveDirectly.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not having a good job which I can do so as to feed my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am sleeping
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel happy about being in the program and receiving money since it will help cater for my children needs
