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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to buy secondhand motorcycle, l use it carry people from one place to another to get my daily income. The remaining balance l spent to start livestock keeping by buy 5 sheep, l am very sure this investment will help me in future.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a portion of my second transfer on buying iron sheets and used 26000 KES on buying a fishing boat.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a fishing boat of mine. Previously I used to hire people's boat but currently I have mine. This has improved my source of income thuss improved my living standards.
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 the larger part of my first transfer on plastering my house 7500 KES. I also gave my wife some amount to use as upkeep 2500 KES in preparation for the delivered child since she is expectant at the moment.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy and truly believed that GiveDirectly is working with a good intention for the betterment of the poorest households living standards such as mine too
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that currently the living standards have gone up and my income is still low hence am not able to afford buying food on a daily basis.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the shore of lake Victoria to sell water that is packed in polythene bags. This makes me happy as in the evening am able to buy food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy as I will be able to afford a boat which can enable me to do fishing easily as I am a fisherman.
