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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building decent spacious three roomed house which accommodates my family members in my own homestead, now I feel more dependent since I no longer stay in my parent's homestead in a traditional house ( simba) which had a leaky grassed thatched roofing.
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 the second transfer on paying dowry and used some to buy a few pieces of iron sheets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having the peace of mind knowing that my marriage has been formalized, I feel proud as a man.
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 a mattress 4,700 KES. I bought two plastic chairs for my wife's saloon business and added stock too.I also bought a bag of maize.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I felt very happy since in that point of time I had no money hence I could not even afford to provide my family's basic needs, this money was a brake through to me and I am very appreciative to 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 have faced in my life is unsustainable means of income, making me to go without meals at times.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Being a casual fisherman, when I get good catch at night and make good sales, I feel much happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money brings much happiness and courage in my life to face the future. I would be able to start a beauty and Salon shop for my wife who is trained in hair and beauty. It would also mean constructing a new house that is spacious and durable that would accommodate my household.
