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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third on buying building materials that I used to build a new house. My previous house was so small and was constructed with only 14 iron sheets. I am now in a very spacious house. It is now three roomed. I also bought steel windows and doors. The remaining amount I spent on buying some livestock that reminds me of GiveDirectly. They are like my assets too.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have been living in a small poorly conditioned house because of school fees burdens that could not allow me to build a good house. When I received my second transfer I spent on builiding materials (iron sheets, timber, poles, nails,) and paid construction fees. I am so proud of my new house which I could have not built on my own by this time.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am living in a good house that I built with the transfers from GD and generally life is good and happier than before when I used to strain so much for foos and school fees for my children.Thanks to GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on house construction materials (8,500 KES) and dry maize grain for food (1,500 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money, I felt very special since I was lucky enough to have successfully passed through all the GD processes, and did not become ineligible at any point. Two, my bad house was on the verge of collapsing, but at long last I could begin the process of salvaging it right away.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to pay school fees for the orphans l am taking care of. Finally l would wish to build a new house because my house is very small to accommodate my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have struggled to pay school fees for the total orphans and one is already in the the University . Secondly l have also managed to buy two sheep and a cow and these are my proudest achievements.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is low source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is in the morning when receiving visitors and sharing with them.
