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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought three goats worth 10000 KES because they multiply very fast, and I could sell their siblings to get money in case I have any financial crisis.
I also plastered my house because the floor was too dusty.
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 second transfer on buying materials for cementing my house at 30,250 KES, seats at 9,620 KES and three goats at 9,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now feel financially secure now that I have my goats that I can sell when need be.
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 hiring a tractor for ploughing my land which was the one left uncultivated in the whole region. I also purchased a sack of maize for the family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer since I less expected it at that time. I thought GiveDirectly would take a whole century to implement their project has always been the trend with other organisations.
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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 life is inability to raise school fee for my children. I work hard to raise my children who still cannot get the the best from me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest of my day is early in the morning when I wake up. I feel happy at that moment because it's by God's grace that I manage to see a new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to uplift my living standard because I am planning to use it to start a business as well as to repair my house.
