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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 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 ploughing , 4 kg of hybrid maize seeds for 1.5 acre of land for 10,000 KES to improve my yield, but there ws infestation of army worms and therefore no harvest.I spent the rest on secondary school fee for our child to enable consistent learning,and the balance on a bag of dry corn and assorted food items for my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two sacks of maize for my family consumption. Using the remaining amount,I used to buy building materials that I used to extend my current house to make it more spacious. I am happy I now have a very spacious house and my children are able to eat well too.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a more spacious house. My house is also now well lit after I bought a solar panel. I am so happy and grateful to GiveDirectly.
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 on paying school fees for my daughter who is in high school 4000 KES . I bought a bag of maize for my family's consumption 3500 KES and a goat 2000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and my family too since I was assured of having enough meals despite the drought we have been facing in my community.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we are facing is lack of water both for domestic use and for our livestock.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when looking after my livestock.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means that my children who lack school fees are going to continue with their education. We are also going to be getting three meals a day unlike now that we only get two.
