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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to buy furniture since l did not have enough furniture and yet l have a big family. I also spent the transfer to pay hospital bill for my mother who have been sick and l could not manage to take her to the hospital. The remaining balance l spent to buy clothes for my children and food.
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 part of my second transfer on my medication and used a larger portion on buying building materials (iron sheets, cement, steel door, steel windows and nails).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I already have building materials. This gives me the hope of soon having a descent house that will fit my family well. I will also be able to get a room for cooking.
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 seats for my house and bought school uniforms for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I received the money because it would help me to achieve my prior goals.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Providing daily meals in this house for my family is a big task to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the night as is the only time i get to rest from a long days work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was very happy because now I know my life is going to change a bit. I have been praying and planning to cement my house but I didn't have the money to do. Now that Give Directly has come to my rescue, I will cement my house and buy a cow atleast for milk which I can as well sell and get some returns. These two for now are my first priority.
