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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($480 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I opted to use the cash on cultivating my three acre farm where I planted sugarcane. I also used part of the cash to buy a new public address system that I normally hire to my customers and get some profit out of that.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 start a barber shop business. I had always wanted to start my own business that makes me get more income,and this came to pass through the GiveDirectly transfers. Using some part of the money,I bought sheep that act as my source of wealth.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that my barber shop business is doing well and Ia am able to get daily income.This is unlike before when I could even usher in the night without having a single coin.
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 buying a shaving machine and bought a bag of maize to sustain my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the money because it would help me to start a barber business.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I will use part of the transfer in planting sugarcane and maize since I have land but I have no money to use in farming.I will also use the rest of the money in opening a kiosk business since my job as a watchman does not pay well.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My achievement is I was homeless but now I own a house.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have a stable job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the morning after working from my farm when I am relaxing in my house.
