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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying for my wife's dowry given that I had not paid as tradition require of me. I also spent some money on connecting my house to electric power. I used to use a paraffin lamp and I thought of upgrading to electricity I also bought furniture for my living room, I now live a very comfortable life.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on building a big and modern looking house and moving from the small shack that I was living in. I then bought clothes and shoes for my wife and kids and spent the rest on buying food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that everyday I hear positive comment about my house unlike before when people disrespected me because I lived in a small shack. I am very proud of what I have achieved with Give directly's assistance.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 10 roofing iron sheets which I'll use in constructing a better house, I also bought a solar lamb which now provides light energy in my house and the remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited when I received the transfer as I was in financial crisis. Thanks a lot to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a bigger house for my family so that they will not have to move in search of a place to sleep at night.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that when I farm I harvest a lot which makes me happy since I am able to support my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was when my son became sick and it affected his speech and hearing ability. So now he is deaf.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am working and I return in the evening with something for my family.
