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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I have saved most of my third transfer which I intend to use on paying school fees for my niece who is a total orphan and a candidate because I would not wish her to be sent home for school fees and the remaining amount, I spent on a cow which will reproduce and provide more calves which I can sell when in dire need of money to pay school fees for my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on a cow worth 13000 KES and saved the rest of the money in my bank account. I will use the money to pay school fees for my children. I am now rest assured that my children will get education just like their peers in my community.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am currently adequately prepared to educate my children. I have sums of money lying in my bank account for their education, courtesy of Give Directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent a large portion of my transfer on buying 3 goats because i know they will reproduce and i can sell them for money whenever need arises.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning on using my upcoming transfer on paying next years school fees for my children to stay in school and buy a cow with part of that transfer.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to spend part of the transfer to build a bigger house because this one is small and is in bad status. Secondly, I intend to use another part of the transfer to buy a cow that would be as investment for future use. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to buy school uniforms and books for my five children in primary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm very proud of is having built this my house, because I used to live in a grass-thatched house that was leaking when it was raining.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying school fees for my daughter who's in secondary school in form two, is the biggest hardship I have because I don't have a reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when I am relaxing in the evening after having supper together with my family.
