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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to hire bulls to plough my farm because I do not have bulls of my own and also bought other farm inputs. I bought a cow which am already milking and my children are now enjoying milk also am selling some milk which is providing me with money which am using to use to pay school fees for my children. The remaining amount, I spent on chicken and this is now main source of income
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my children in a private school. I also used part of the transfer to buy a cow for milking. I can now sell the milk and get some income that helps me sustain my family. I nowadays do not have to beg or rely on outsiders to help me feed my family. I also used part of the transfer to buy building materials that I have used to repair my house that was in a very dilapidated condition.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to feed my family from the income I generate from the milk I sell. My children can no longer sleep hungry like previously. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay school levies fro two of my children in primary school. I then added some money to the remaining amount to buy a heifer to keep in my compound.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was overwhelmed with joy when I received money from GiveDirectly. I jumped up with excitement and shared the news with my spouse who was equally very happy.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My family does not have a regular source of income and this means that whenever any of them falls sick, we have nothing to seek medication and that worries me a lot.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evenings when I have managed put food on the table for my family from my day's labour, I usually feel happy and satisfied.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It is going to go a long way in changing my life because I will be able to start a business that can sustain my family for many years to come instead of depending on handouts from other people.
