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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I boosted my third transfer with my savings from second transfer and spent it in purchasing a piece of land worth 60000 KES because I wanted to put up my own home since we did not have enough space to put a home.I also bought a cow worth 17000 KES because I new with time it will add me some financial value.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 20000 KES of my second transfer on constructing a fishing boat that my spouse uses for fishing. I used part of the money on buying school requirement for my children. I bought a cow at 15000 KES and used some money on buying food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income. My spouse uses the boat for fishing while I sell the fish we get thus we can easily meet our family's needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to repair fishing-boat and also bought fishing-net as my source of income. The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee for my children who are in academy primary school .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy because l was not sure that l would get this money, because so many people were say that the program is not real.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I have faced is paying school fees for my children since I do not have a stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when having meals with my family members.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy being among those who will receive money from Give directly, I will now be in a position to clear fees balance for my children.
