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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had no house or rather I had a small house and now I have a three roomed house, I used my last transfer to build a house, I also paid school fees for my brothers child an orphan who is in high school and my son who is in the university almost graduating, then lastly I bought some tanks for storing water, this is because we have water problem in the dry season so now a set during this season.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($488 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my second transfer on burning bricks and buying 30 pieces of iron sheets since I am planning to build a permanent house and from experience I have noticed that staying in a mud house is more expensive in terms of maintenance .I have also saved 30,000 KES in my personal account which I will still use on constructing of my dream house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own livestock now of which I am rearing in my homestead.Its feels good and enjoyable having achieved what I longed for .Thanks to GiveDirectly for making my dreams a reality.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 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 fee arrears for my child in college, a sheep, then used the rest to buy little house items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because it was going to help on areas where I was stuck financially.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy building materials like ironsheets, timber, nails and pay workman to build a bigger house for me since my current house is too small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have managed to educate my daughter upto university level.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have a small house.I need to build a bigger house but I lack money to implement that plan.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am resting after work.
