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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($480 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy cupboard and utensils because I did not have presentable utensils to use when I have visitors.
I also bought stock for my fish business to enable me get more profit since this is the my only source of capital that helps me support my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 35000 KES of my second transfer on buying furniture. I used 10000 KES to furnish my house. I paid a debt of 4000 KES and used the rest of the money on buying a few households.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel I have moved a step a head and I feel I now belong to a different class being that my house is neat and I also have classic furniture. This makes me so proud.
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 to buy food for my family and bought a solar panel.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, now I believe that Give Directly fulfill promises.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I currently face is how to feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after getting food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me boost my business and invest in Agribusiness.
