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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($480 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my cash to build a new toilet for my family. I also used part of the cash to pay school fees for my children.
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 constructing a pit latrine at 7000 KES, construction a kitchen by buying 20 pieces of iron sheets 700 KES each, labor fee at 7000 KES, , payment of school fees at 10000 KES, a sack of maize 5600 KES, pieces of timber at 3000 KES, iron nails at 1500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happy living in a spacious house which can accommodate all my family members and visitors
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a household furniture (a seat) 8,000 KES and other foods for my family's consumption 2000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing most of my plans which I could not do before due to lack of money. I am really appreciative to GiveDirectly for the financial assistance I had received as it really met alot in my life as it will remain to be a legancy.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have experienced is having to skip meals due to lack of food or money to purchase food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest most nights because I get time to rest after a long days labour .
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean my children will go to school and achieve their goals in life. I plan to pay school fee for my children once I get the money.
