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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
The transfer came in while I had my son in hospital. I spent 30,000 KES for treatment. Unfortunately, he did pass away. The remaining amount I used to build a house for her wife and children whom he had left behind. I truly am great full for the support I receive form GD. it came at a time that I was in deep need and lightened the weight.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the hopes and brighter future awaiting me since i started receiving transfer from GiveDirectly. I'm so happy!
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token to invest in cereals business (7800), utensils (800) and clothes (1400).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to buy materials to expand, plaster and rough cast my house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a steel door using my first transfer so that I can replace my current door, I will spend the second transfer on building a bigger house which is made of bricks and cement and the remaining amount I will spend on buying a cupboard so that I can store my cups and plates, I will also buy a radio so that I can keep myself informed through listening to news and another part of the transfer I will spend on building a small shade for my chicken so that I stop sharing the same house with them.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is that I have been able to rear chicken in my home and this has enebled me to get extra cash when I need to pay other bills that I incur in my home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that I lack many things in my house which include furniture and a water tank for water harvesting and because I fall sick more often, I find it difficult to drink water from the lake hence I am forced to depend on rain which is unreliable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to my farm to plough and plant tomatoes in the morning. This makes me happy as it is my biggest source of income.
