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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?
So as to earn a living I used to hire out a motorcycle from villagers at a very high price. The motorcycle I used to carry people with in the village in order to get money for paying the motorcycle owner and at the same time remain with some to take at home. Immediately I got the third transfer I decided to buy a motorcycle of my own so as to save the money I used to pay the motorcycle owner for hire.
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 my second transfer to purchase a second motorcycle. I had been using someone's else motorcycle and the profits were not much as most of the profits go to the owner and I could not make much. At the moment all the profits I make are mine.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can afford to eat everyday as all the profits I make from the motorcycle business are min. I do not have to share with anyone. My family can no longer go to bed on empty stomach. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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 two steel windows and had them fixed to my house because I didn't have any, I now get fresh air while in the house. I also bought a mattress because I was tired on sleeping on a reed mat which was very uncomfortable.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at our shopping center planning on how I was going to take vegetables on debt for our dinner when I received the transfer, I thought I was dreaming until I checked my balanced and I was so happy.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy a second hand motorcycle for carrying people around the village. I will make good savings unlike now that I have to hire a motorcycle.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I have taken care of my siblings after both my parents passed away 12 years ago.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is how to cater for my siblings needs.I don't have a reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when eating supper with my spouse and siblings.
