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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I have my grandchildren who were left under my care when the parents passed on,so,when I received my third transfer, I cleared their school fees and the remaining amount on ploughing my one and half piece of land where I have grown corn for my family consumption. I am grateful for the money I received from GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent 30000 KES on a cow and the rest on food. I prioritized a cow since this is my asset and future investment. I believe it will give birth to calves and with time, I will have more of them. I also like milk and therefore I hope to benefit from Milk too.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I can mention that I have been healthy since I started receiving transfers from Give Directly. This is because, I have been able to access good food and balanced diet and again, the level of my stress has plummeted. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on tilling my farms, paid 3,000 KES school fee for my four grandchildren in primary school, am still having some little amount which I'll use to buy a sheep.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I was so happy because it was like a breakthrough to all my financial needs.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship have ever faced is that I have no home to live in for 36 years now.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I see off my school going children after they have taken breakfast which I fend for them.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will make me live comfortably as I will pay school fees for my on going children with ease, it will also allow me buy farm inputs and lastly,I will expand my small business of selling soap products.
