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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Received my third transfer when my mother had just passed on, so most of it, I spent on her funeral expenses. Honestly, were it not for this transfer, my mother could have never had a decent send off. This has made me proud to date. It has earned me respect in my community being that I am the first born and nobody could have done this as my other siblings are not well off either. Thanks to GiveDirectly. I remained with some little amount that I used to weed my farm. I am always excited to speak to Give Directly staff all the time when I remember how much they done for me. Thanks once more GiveDirectly **laughs**
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to plough my two and a half acres of land and leased a piece of land too that I have since cultivated. Using the remaining amount I used to build a new house. I used to stay in my mother in law's house. I now have my own house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that I will have more income from my yields.Thanks to GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the token transfer buying 3 bags of maize being that it was a dry season and getting money was difficult, I was bought new chairs to replace the plastic chairs that I was using before and spent what remain on buying daily food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and so excited about unconditional cash transfer that empowers so many family.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a house, because currently, I don't have my own house. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to start fish-selling business, for family income. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to buy clothes for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am very proud of is, having bought a cow, using savingd from my small business, that currently provides us with milk.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, providing food for my family everyday, due to unreliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when I am doing my household chores, before I leave for my casual work.
