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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($471 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer to purchase a cow that costed me 15,000 KES. I also bought three hens at 9,00 KES. I boasted my business with a stock worth 3,000 KES. The remaining amount I did spent to buy furniture in my house as well as other household expenses. This was a break through in my life that I can never forget.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 10000 KES of my second transfer on openning a business and was conned the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a business which is doing well. In as much my money was stolen I thank God I have a souurce of income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I had been running a grocery-selling tomatoes, onions and kales but the business had salvaged to bad economic health-almost collapsing and therefore when I received my first transfer, I revived it. The business is currently doing well and it appears more lucrative than before; I am now able to afford most of my basic needs and fend for my household members more comfortably.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I got this money when I was at my business. The moment I saw and confirmed the mpesa transaction that it was a genuine one from Give Directly, I felt very happy. Many people had been spreading rumors that you were just out there to tantalize us.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is on paying school fees for my child who is currently in class seven and soon will be joining secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
While at my business in the evening, I'm always happy as I'm able to engage with my customers and make some small income for family support.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money means an improved life where I will be able to meet most of my needs which I can't do right now since I have no proper source of income to rely on.
