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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
In spent my last transfer to buy a second hand motorbike. We had initially paid a deposit of 40,000 KES which I then topped up with an amount of 20,000 KES.
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 on buying cushions at 3000 KES, deposit payment of motorcycle at 36000 KES, super-drum at 3000 KES, table at 3000 KES, fees at 1000 KES, rest on maize grains
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that the motorcycle has been the source of earning and this makes me very happy because I can provide for my family daily.
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 to buy one sack of maize and pay school fees for my son in secondary school. I am happy he was able to stay in school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I was excited. I thank God for GiveDirectly.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As a result of unreliable source of income, providing food for our family, is the biggest hardship we have faced.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I'm cleaning utensils used during lunchtime.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel very excited, because I anticipate that my life will improve, as we plan to use the money to build a bigger house, since this one is small, as compared to the number of people living in it.
