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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 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 buy barbed wire and poles and cement to fence my compound this is because I am always on business outside home one day I came home after my businesses and found out that thieves had broken in and stole some things from the house then the rest of the money I paid school fees for my son who is in high school.
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?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials that I used to fence my home. Thieves had one time broken into my home and stole from my house while I was away so I want to secure it now. I also spent part of the money to buy building materials that I want to use to build a more spacious house. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have my own pit latrine and I do not have to use my neighbour's latrine which is very unreliable. I built the latrine using my first transfer. My home is also now very secure.
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 used 4000 KES of my first transfer on paying school fees for my child, then spent the rest of the balance on constructing a pit latrine for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really happy the moment I received the money because my immediate needs were going to be met.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house because this one small. Secondly, I would plan to use another part of the transfer to fence my compound to enhance security. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to build a toilet because currently, I don't have one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm very proud of is, having enrolled my daughter who's in form four to a secondary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is having inadequate funds to build a bigger house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing at home after my casual work with my children.
