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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had bought some building materials using my second transfer so when I received my third transfer, I bought the remaining materials and used them to build a new house. I used to stay in a single roomed house that I portioned with curtain. It could not fit my family comfortably. Now I have a three roomed house. Very spacious. The remaining I spent on buying goats and some chicken for rearing. I am grateful for the money I received from GiveDirectly.
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?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy building materials(iron sheets,nails, and timber). I also paid my son in polytechnic school fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my desire of owning a new and large house has materialized. I've bought most of the building materials and only waiting to establish the house. Apart from that, my son who has been home due to fee problem is now in school and I hope he will excel in his studies.
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 one bag of maize and I also payed school fees for my three children who are still in school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because it gave me hope of being able to afford to pay school fees for my three children in school
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, I plan to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house with three rooms. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to pay fees for my son who is undertaking a mechanical engineering course, and also pay fees for my daughter who is also undertaking a toiloring course. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to buy a cow, as an investment for my famly.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Having enrolled my two children for the courses they are undertaking, is the achievement I'm very proud of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, providing food for my family, due to inadequate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I'm sharing stories with my family, after having supper.
