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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my transfer on paying dowry for my wife. For more than seven years that I had married this lady, I lacked finances that could enable me fulfill this rite of passage. Getting even daily food was a big challenge for me, meaning I couldn't even save a single cent towards any project. Secondly, I was fed up of cycling other people's motorcycle for a very meager commission that could not add any value to my life.I therefore opted for a second-hand motorcycle to help me gather some little income at the end of the day. This has greatly improved my living standards since I am able to meet my family's daily needs with a lot of ease. We no longer go hungry as was the case before. Thanks a lot to Give Directly for the support offered.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 40000 KES of my second transfer to buy a motorbike that i use for taxi business,i paid 5000 KES school fees for my two children in primary ,and used the balance to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that i have my own motorbike that i use to operate a taxi business that help me buy food for my family. I also have a nice house too.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought ironsheet and timber for building an iron roofed house. I plan to buy more iron sheet and timber, pay for labour and build an iron roofed house for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family. I also plan to pay my wife's dowry.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a better house and buy some household furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have bought a few build materials on my own,though they are not enough.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have a small house which force my children to seek somewhere to sleep.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am carrying my customers.
