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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I invested the whole of my third transfer on sugar cane farming. I wanted to invest in something that was long lasting and sustaining and that is why I opted for farming that will generate for me income even in the near future when Give Directly shall have withdrawn their support.
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?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing a cow @14000 Kes, bought a second hand motorcycle @20000 Kes, 10 cushions @2400 Kes, and a sack of maize @5200 Kes. I also bought clothes @3000 Kes, utensils @2000 Kes and spent the rest of money on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that life is much easier today that before since I get a daily income from my motorcycle bodaboda business and my family too eats well than before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to start sugarcane farming. I bought sugarcane cuttings and fertilizers and paid for labor to prepare the land for farming.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the transfers from GIveDirectly. I did not expect the money that day and it was a good surprise to me.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in evening.This is because i have finished the day well and am ready to face another day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is feeding my children. This is because i am a casual labourer and sometimes at the end of the day i come back home with nothing.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to means that i will improve my living standard and that of my children. I will be able to pay schoolfees for all them.
