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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 buying a second hand motor cycle for 53,000 KES( I had saved 6,000 KES from second transfer). My plan was to start a business , ferrying fish from the Lake and bringing home for processing and sale.However, I am yet to raise the capital for fish business. Otherwise the motor cycle supports me in travelling to the far off places whenever I get plastering work, and this way I save the amount that I would otherwise spend as fare.
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy windows which I'll fix later. Bought 2 lorries of sand and 15 bags of cement. Bought some two goats. bought chairs. I'm still having some cash on my phone.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have adequate chairs in my house. Besides, I now have some animals in my home.
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 6 cushions that we badly needed (3,600 KES), a table (3,500 KES) and assorted food items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I was doing some casual work for a customer. I felt suddenly sighed with relief and what went through my mind then is that even if they delayed to pay me as often happens, I would still be able to cater for my family for some time because of GD transfer, thank you.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is having unstable income. Sometimes I get casual jobs,at times I do not but still I have to provide for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am spending time with my friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy and optimistic.I am sure that this time round,I will be able to do things that I have always desired to do because Givedirectly is real and it keeps it's promises.
