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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
According to luo customs and traditions a luo son should have his own small house once he comes of age. My last born son did not have a house of his own yet he is a grown man. This used to stress me as his mother and he was also stressed up. I decided to build a small house for him once I got the third transfer. We are now very happy as a family now that something in our list of priorities has been fulfilled.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase a 5000 liter water tank. In my area we have inadequate water supply so I decided to put up the tank to help me harvest the water and to avoid wastage. I remained with some amount that I spent on adding my kerosene stock that I sell to my community members.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to buy water or walk for long distances in the name of looking for water. Thanks to GiveDirectly for the transfers and making my work easier.
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 8000 KES on buying 4 goats to rear in my home. I then used the balance to expand my business of selling parafine with a motif of improving my returns from the same.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy the moment I received the money because I knew I would be able to expand my business.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to expand my business to generate income to sustain my family. Secondly l would wish to buy a water tank since we have water problem around this area. Lastly l would like to buy a cow to act as security incase of emergency.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to educate my grandchildren who are orphans.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to pay school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.
