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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer to buy sand and cement which I have used to renovate the house I was living because I am sickly and cannot continuously smear my house with cowdung. The remaining amount, I spent to pay school fees for my grandchild who is an orphan and solely depends on me.
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 most of the second transfer to plaster my house since its wall was almost collapsing down. The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee for my child who is in secondary school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Th biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a nice comfortable house where l do not need to worry that it can fall down any time.
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 used a larger portion of the transfer to buy farm inputs. I paid my grandchild in secondary schoo fee with a portion of the remaining transfer while the rest I spent on other household items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I jumped up as I thank God for His kindness.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I am HIV positive. I am not able to do as much as I used to do, in terms of casual jobs due to my low immunity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when relaxing with my grandchildren. I love them so much.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am grateful to Give Directly for this amazing cash transfer program, it's like manna from heaven. My priority is for my children and grandchildren to get an education, it's the key to all kinds of success.
