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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 buying two bags of maize for my family's consumption and other food and now I am able to eat three times in a day as opposed to before the transfer when getting three meals was luxury because sleeping without a meal was the norm of the day.I bought a calf.I bought household expenditures and decent clothes .I also bought household utensils.
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 transfer on buying sand and cement and plastering my house and then I bought paint and painted my roof to make the iron sheets look newer. I then used the rest of my transfer on buying a sack of corn for my family's feeding.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am healthier and happier because I feed well now that I can afford food.
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 catering the funeral of my grandchild at 8,000 KES, then used the rest on food for the house. I wouldn't have been able to give my grandchild a good sendoff were it not for the transfer, thanks to GiveDirectly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the transfer that I found myself dancing at the shamba.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of food to eat. The seasons have been very poor with scanty rainfalls making crops to wither and wilt before harvesting. This meant missing most meals and making my household malnourished.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I receive some gifts of food from neighbors to eat with my household.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means great happiness in my life. When I receive it, I'll be able to construct a better house to replace this old one that exposes me to harsh weather conditions including rains. I shall also be able to buy food for my household which I hope to improve our nutrition level.
