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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a very squeezed house so when I received the second transfer,I bought building materials that I used to construct a more spacious house. I also spent some paying school fees for my children in secondary school and food too for my family consumes.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my second transfer on buying building materials such as timbers, 30 pieces of iron sheets since I am planning to build a decent four roomed house.I also paid school fees for my child who is in high school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought all the required building materials and I am assured of building my dream house.I am happy and thankful to GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 mattress, food and paying school fees
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees for my seven children and also build a new house my current house is too small
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a new house because my house is very small to comfortable accommodate me with my family. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my child who is in high school. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money in doing farming inoder to increase productivity.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have worked so hard and bought cows for future use.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my children are able to go to school without being sent home for school fees.
