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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on growing rice being that it is the main economic activity in my area. I also cleared school fees for my child in secondary school and bought some furniture after the ones I had,had worn out, a television where I can watch news happening around the world and food for my family consumes.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 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 lease a farm to do rice farming on. I also paid school fees for two of my children in secondary school to prevent them from being sent back home from school. I also bought a new mattress and a bag of maize for food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have done extensive farming through the transfers that I got from GiveDirectly. I am confident that I will get good yields that will enable me get enough money to cater for my children.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying shoes, school uniforms, I also payed school fees for my daughter who just joined form one, I also bought seeds that helped me in farming
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope for doing farming that I always do
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a better toilet for my house,I will also pay school fees for my children who are in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have worked hard to educate my children despite most of them passing away.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was losing my father and grandchild at the same time,yet you have no money to take care of the burial arrangements.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we have money to provide for our children.
