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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I am sickling, and I am unable to do any job given that I am bed ridden, so when I received my third transfer, I bought two sheep and a cow. These are like my assets and I will use them in future maybe in monetary terms. The remaining I used pent on buying clothes for my children. Thank you GiveDirectly for the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building oil and repairing the walls of my house. I then bought two sacks of corn for my family's feeding considering the hard economic times. I then spent some on building a livestock shed and buying four sheep which I will be rearing for later sales. I then spent the rest on buying two plastic seats.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have livestock that I take out daily to graze and that hey are safe because they now have a proper shade.
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 my first transfer on buying some furniture for my house so that my family and visitors can live comfortably. The remaining cash I spent on buying a bag of maize to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was very excited as I was sure my life has to change. Thanks to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, I intend to use part of the transfer to buy furniture like, chairs and a table. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to lease a piece of land, where I plan to cultivate maize and beans for food security. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to buy two cows and ten sheep, as an investment for my famly.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Having built this my house with savings from my casual work, is the achievement I'm proudest of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, providing food for my family, because of inadequate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I'm at the market buying food for my family, after earning some income from my casual work.
