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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying household furnitures such as sofa set seat and bed which I didn't have , I can say through GiveDirectly's financial help it has made me see life positively and improved my moral to work to make my own living unlike before the transfer when I saw life to be meaningless.I also bought three sheeps too.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying 36 pieces of iron sheets 21000 KES, bought timber 7000 KES, bound poles 3000 KES, bought 2 windows 4000 KES, bought 1 door 2500 KES, paid for labor 4200 KES, bought nails 1500 KES and use balance on daily meals.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i now own my own house unlike before i would stay in my brother s house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 3 goats for rearing, 2000 KES I gave my mother for her upkeep and the remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy the moment I received my money as I was sure my life will change. Thanks to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to do big three things that I believe will benefit me.
First,to build a house because we do not have a house of our own we use one of the structures that we have been given.Secondly,I want to buy few cattle and lastly,use part of the money to learn some work skills and my wife to start a salon business since she has the skills.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Have not had any achievement I can count on.Because of lack of proper income,Im still down and have not done much.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge is lack of proper income to enable me do a lot of things that can sustain my family.
Because of lack of money,I have not been able even to have a house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time is when Im doing my daily activities because I do not like idling around.
