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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my third transfer on construction materials which I used in building a permanent house. Even though the house is not yet complete, I have hopes that I will finally complete it. The far Give Directly has brought me is worth appreciating. It has lifted me from the dust where I slept in a house that was almost collapsing with a lot of fears for my life. It was such a hard life which I never thought could come to an end. I really thank GD.
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 have bought building materials-4000 bricks and 14 tonnes that I will use to construct a permanent house of 5 rooms. I am very excited to build a house since this is something I have been craving for long. Since construction is more expensive, I used the whole of my second transfer for this.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I can mention a difference in my daily life in terms of milestone I have made in life. I have moved closer to my dream of constructing a house and I am happy that it is soon coming to a reality.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 10,000 KES to buy sand to use in constructing my house. (added money from other sources)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy bricks and other construction materials so as to construct a new house.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy sand with the 1st transfer,the second transfer I will use it to buy bricks and the last one I will use it to build my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have been able to take my first child to high school,I also have a toilet.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been keeping my children in school since we don't have a steady income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am farming since I know my family will have food.
