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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying sofa set seat 9,000 KES and cupboard 9,000 KES which I didn't have before.I bought a car battery to assist me on light at night.I smearing my house which I had started constructing with the second transfer . I also bought food for my household consumption and now my family and I are getting three meals in a day unlike before the transfer, having three meals was a luxury.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house because mine was old and leaking . I also bought 2 sacks of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a leak free iron roofed house.
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 my first transfer to install solar as source of light, this will save me from buying paraffin for lighting. I also spent the transfer to buy mattress as I have been sleeping on a very small mattress. The remaining balance l spent to buy Radio for entertainment and to get news all over the world.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy that I thank God for his miracle and Give Directly for their support.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is l don't have a stable job that brings income to my family ,providing basic needs for my family has been a problem.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening ,when am done with my day chores and rest with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money gave me joy and hope ,my dream of having a big house is coming to a reality.
