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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($461 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to build a house I bought iron sheets, timber, nails and paid the builders, so I can say most of my last transfer went to building and the remaining money we used to buy food in the house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I got my second transfer, I used 30000 KES from it to buy 2 cows which I now rear in my home because I did not have any cow before. I then used part of the balance to buy 15 iron sheets on which I intend to add more for construction of my new house. The balance was all spent on buying foodstuffs for my family since we did not have enough food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have 2 cows which I currently rear in my home, thus feel at par with my peers in the village, unlike before, when I had nothing to compare with my peers.
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 to buy two sheep to keep in my farm and the remaining amount was spent on buying food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I filled with joy when I received the money from GiveDirectly. I was not expecting it at that time and I shared the joy with my family.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on buying a piece of land because I lack a Shamba for cultivating rice. I also plan to build a house with part of the transfer.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own a cow that I bought with money I got from savings and loaning group.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was raising school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when milking my cow because I am sure of making tea after the long day.
