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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent some of my third transfer on paying school fees for my son who, is taking a diploma course in electrical engineering. I used to hold fund-raising to ensure they are in school. I am glad I did not have to hold a fund-raising this time to keep them in school. Some money I spent on repairing my son's house I had constructed using some second transfer. The remaining I spent on starting a business of selling foodstuffs and cereals. My business had collapsed for lack of money and the burden of paying school fees for my children could not let me, but when I received my third transfer, I revived it. I am grateful to GiveDirectly as I am able to feed my family. At no day we can go to bed on empty stomachs like was the norm.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I prioritized school fees since I valued education of my son in a college. Examination was just around the corner and he could not sit for till I cleared all the fees courtesy of GD and it is my prayers that you continue helping people outside there.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life that I can mention is education of my children. I have managed to keep them in school with a lot of ease courtesy of GD and this gives me peaceful state of mind on a daily basis.
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 most of my transfer to pay school fees for my child who is in high school. I also bought a sheep which will reproduce to give me more livestock.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy and could not believe it until I withdrew the money.
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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 pay college fees for my child in polytechnic, and another one, whom I expect to join college also next year. Secondly, I intend to use another part of the transfer to buy two sheep, as an investment for my famly. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to start a small business, by opening a canteen, where I intend to sell food items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm very proud of is, having educated my two children, past secondary school level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, inadequate income to buy food for my family, daily.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I'm relaxing, seated on my chair, after having supper.
