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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a debt of 9000 KES from our local table banking group, so I spent part of my third transfer on repaying it. I also spent some on growing rice that is helping me sustain my family. I can say my living standards have improved and I have gained some respect among people in my village. When you are poor, nobody respects you, but I am happy GiveDirectly has helped me gain my respect back.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my second transfer on building a decent three roomed house hence I am happy in my newly built house which I never knew I could live in my whole life since the house I was staying in was too tinny thus it could not accomodate the 12 members of my family.I bought ten tins of maize and clothes for my family. I also bought some food for my mother-in law since she was unfortunate to receive any of the transfers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a decent three roomed house hence I am now happy in my newly built house which I never knew I could live in my whole life since the house I used to stay in before the transfer was too tinny and it could not accommodate the 12 members of my family comfortably.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
My children were walking bare footed and when I received my first transfer, I spent 3000 KES on their sandals. I spent the remaining 7000 KES on a sofa set. We never had a place to sit on and therefore we could't even invite friends and guests over to our place due to low self-esteem.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am having outstanding loan balance with one of the local banks and therefore I am planning to repay back the loan to regain a peaceful state of mind. Besides, my main house has an old roof and I will replace it. That is how I will spend my upcoming second transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to buy household items for my house to avoid borrowing from neighbors. Secondly l would wish to build a new house because my house is in a very bad condition. Finally l would like to use the rest of the to do rice farming to generate income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l managed to take my daughter to high school upto form three but due to lack of money she dropped out of school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is the loan l took to pay school fees for my children and l have not been able to pay back due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I have got some casual work knowing that I will get some money to take care of my children.
