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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a 3 room house(70,500 KES) since I lived in a rental house at the Market with my family, where I paid a monthly rent of 2,000 KES and it was such a waste yet I had no finances to put up a house . Thank you very much.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my second transfer on buying a sofa set seats 30,000 KES.I bought 20 pieces of iron sheets 14,000 KES since I am planning to use them on building a decent house in my own homestead . I also bought two calf 16000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differences in my daily life are I have managed to acquire livestock which I didn't have before that being two calf. I have also bought the necessary building materials hence I am certain of building a decent house which I have been hoping for in my whole life in my own homestead with the upcoming transfer.Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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 boost my retail business. I am happy its doing well and I am able to feed my family comfortably.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy. My wife and I were so happy.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is inadequate income to sustain my family. It has been hard to stay in a rental house while my income is too low and inconsistent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am having dinner with my family. My family is a source of pride to me and I feel happy when we enjoy dinner together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy. I was excited when I was told that I was going to receive the transfer. I am happy because I plan to use the transfer to construct my own house.
