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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to buy seats for the house, a table, some utensils and clothes for everyone.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials that I used to repair my house that was initially made of mud. It is now plastered and neat. I also bought some cows that I am currently keeping. They are my source of wealth.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a very nice house. Thanks to GiveDirectly for the changes I have seen in my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying utensils so as not to borrow some from neighbors whenever I have visitors. The remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment I received my transfer. Thanks to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend this transfer to cement my floor so that I do not have to repair it often.
I do not have most of the household items like chairs,cooking utensils and beddings,thus I plan to use part of the money on these so that I can host visitors with no embarrassment.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My biggest achievement I'm proudest of is enrolling my first born in school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty I have is lack of a proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is during the day when I have people around me and we can talk and share our stories/problems.
