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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 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 livestock for ploughing and rearing too. Given that I am a farmer,I know these livestock will help me in ploughing. The remaining I spent on paying school fees for my child in a private primary school.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I constructed a semi-permanent house of 40 iron sheets. I am very glad that I am no longer homeless.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live in my own home where I am able to develop according to my own desires. I have planted tress and I am still continuing to plant more.
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 to construct a new house after my previous house swept away by floods. I was homeless but GiveDirectly came to my aid.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was very exited. I never had anything and I used to wonder how I will survive being that I do not have a house. I am still happy.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer on building a house because my previous house was washed away by floods.I will also use the remaining part of the transfer in paying fees for my wife who is pursuing a diploma in early child education.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to start a shop business this year is my proudest achievement.l use profits from the shop business to feed my family when farming is not doing well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in my life is taking care of my siblings and family at the same time.l pay school fees for my two brothers in secondary school.My income is not enough to sustain them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when relaxing after a day's work.l spent time with my children and wife.
