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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy sheep as I believe when they reproduce I will sell them, I might exchange them for cows in the future. I also thought it wise to plant cassava in my two acre piece of land. This is my main source of income, and I am hopeful my income will be steady. The remaining amount, I spent on buying furniture as the ones I had previously, had been old fashion, in addition, I bought bedding too. I am grateful for the money I received from GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my household is finacially empowered to live in a better house, eat healthily, dress well and even start a business( with the first transfer) for my wife who was just staying at home previously.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets, timber, poles, nails and paid construction fees for building a new house. I spent the rest of the amount on clothes, two sheep and nursery fees for my child.
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 spent the token transfer hiring 3 acres of land in order to practice farming to increase food production to my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I didn't have enough cash to hire that big land for farming.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to build a house with more rooms,start a small business of selling vegetables like kales, tomatoes and even fruits to help in generating income for the family, lastly I will use the remaining amount to buy one dairy cow to raise.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Last year,I saved some money and bought three sheeps that I'm still raising to date and seeing them all grown up makes me very proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being a casual labourer, I sometimes find it hard to secure any jobs as they are no longer readily available.This makes it very difficult to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Coming back to my family in the evening makes me happier, this is because I'm able catch up with them as we chat the evening away.
