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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying for wife's dowry. I am now legally married,thanks to GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 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 paying dowry for my wife something I had wished to do but lacked finances towards that. I also purchased some iron sheets in preparation for a new house construction to replace the old and leaking house that I had before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have experienced a very big change in my life as I officially own my wife.
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 a bag of corn, household utensils, clothes and treatment for my sick child. These were the most urgent needs at that time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was thankful when i received my money. My wife and i sat down and planned what to do the following day.
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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 open up a business to for my wife to substitute my source of income. Secondly l would wish to expand my house because it is very bad condition and very small. Finally l would like to pay dowry to my parents inlaw to appreciate them for upbringing my wife.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we were staying in a grass thatched house but now we have struggled and built iron roofed house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to have a better shelter for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after work for people and earning some money to take care of my family.
