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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?
When I received my third transfer,I saved it and added it to my third and bought a motorcycle that I am using for taxi business. I am a boda boda operator but I was a bicycle which was quite tiresome. I now have my own motorcycle and I enjoy maximized profits.
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 my second transfer on buying two cows, paid dowry, leased a piece of land, spent on clothes and daily food consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having paid dowry for my wife. I am so proud because this is something that has been disturbing my peace for years because I never had money to take to my in-laws.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying one bag of maize . I also paid cultivation fee since I used a tractor for this service. I also bought seedlings to be planted.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money while slashing grass in my compound upon seeing the message from GiveDirectly, I felt very have happy since I was assured of accomplishing most of my dreams which I have been yearning of for a long time.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on building on a house, this will help me have a place I call a home. I also plan to spend my transfer on buying beddings and a second hand motorcycle for carrying people around the village.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that through my business of carrying people on a bicycle I have managed to take care of my siblings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is how to build my own house, I do find it difficult to pay rent every month.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when listening to gospel music, it gives me hope.
