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Tom
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
39
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer in paying dowry, in that I bought two cows worth 27000 KES and took to my wife's place because I have stayed with her for a very long time without going to their place.I also bought iron sheets worth 14000 with an intention of putting up a new house once I get more money because the one we are currently staying the roof is leaking when it rains.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle that I'm using for taxi services and used 2000 KES to buy some households.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Previously I used to supply people with water from the lake using a bicycle which was hectic and I had already developed chest problem as a result. Now that I have a motorcycle I find it easy to ride since it doesn't require much energy. My source of income too has increased.
 
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 on buying a bag of maize 4,200 KES and other household expenditures 1700 KES. I bought a sack of charcoal 1500 KES and I paid school fees for my three children who are in primary school 800 KES. I settled my house rents of three months 1800 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Earlier that day my landlord had threatened to evict us out of the house if we hadn't paid house rent arrears of three months and the only hope that we had is loaning from this financial institution which my wife had enrolled in but it wasn't coming through hence in the evening we were seated with my wife hopeless and a message popped in my phone and upon checking it out it was a message verifying to me that GiveDirectly had sent money,I felt very happy and relieve and thanked God for the magical blessing He had given me through GiveDirectly. I am thankful for GiveDirectly and this is a memorable moment which I will never forget.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of proper source of income. I cannot be able to fend for most of my families needs such as education for my children and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is in the evening when have done my usual small jobs and have earned money that I can use to buy food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy.By receiving it I can start an income generating project to get a means of fending for my family.