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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on paying school fees for my two children who are in high school 20,000 KES. I also cemented my house into a semi-permanent house from mud one and now
I no longer incur frequent expenses of smearing my previous mud house especially the mud walls which was mainly spoilt by rainfall.
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 on expanding my house into spacious three roomed house since the house I was staying in previously was small and squeezed.I alos fixed a steel door and steel windows as well..
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happy since I never knew I could accomplish my dream of having a spacious three roomed house which is able to accommodate my family members freely and comfortably. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for making my dream come true.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on giving my two children who came back home for half -term school upkeep and transport 4300 KES. I bought a bag of maize 3,700 KES and other foods 2000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very happy since at that time I did not have any money to buy food such as flour and upon seeing the money I knew that my family members were going to have very nice meals on that day and for my two children who came back home for half -term, I will also give them a nice send off by providing them with the necessities they needed in school.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poor Heath condition of my children is my biggest hardship in life , since l spend a lot of money seeking for medical attention.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening ,when am done with days chores and relaxing with my family member.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me feel happy .l am now hopeful that my life is going to change ,l will be able to provide for my family.
