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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my last transfer, I spent part of it on buying furniture for my living room. The ones I had were worn out. I also spent some on buying a television set, I used to have a radio and I wished for a TV set making my wish came true. The remaining I spent on paying school fees for my son in secondary. He had arrears that he has since cleared. I hope GiveDirectly will come back to our village and see how much we have changed our life.
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 to buy furniture. I used to have very old furniture so I had to replace them. I also paid for a driving licence for my son and I am happy he is now able to look for jobs as a driver.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my son getting a job. He is now self dependent. My house is also neat and nice which is unlike before.
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 paying for my son's college fees, who is still in college
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the transfer because it gave me hope of paying college fee for my son who was planning to go back to school during that time
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to install electricity in our house. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy a television. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to pay school fees for our child, who is in a college.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are very proud of is, having educated our two children up to university level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, inadequate income to plaster the walls and floor of our house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons, when I am selling fruits to my customers, with expectations of earning some income for my family.
