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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the money to buy two cows and one goat. What remained out of that cash I used to pay school fees for my child. The reason why I bought the livestock was because I knew they would eventually give birth and I would benefit by getting enough from the animals.
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 my second transfer on extending my house which was previously very small to accommodate my family. I am now happy that I live in a very spacious house. Secondly, I purchased fishing nets that I gave out to someone in the lake to use and bring me fish in return at the end of every day. This enabled me begin a very strong fish business that brings me an income of not less than 500 KES everyday. I am so glad that I no longer suffer as was the case before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the reduced burden I have found towards providing for my family. I initially I did very weird jobs in order to bring food on the table for my children, which has currently changed as all my income come fro the fish business that I began.
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 3 fishing nets 5000 KES for hiring purposes to my nearby fishermen and to get a daily income. I paid school fees arrears 1000 KES for my three children who are in primary school and bought school uniform for them 1000 KES .I also bought a half bag of maize 1500 KES and other household expenditures 1200 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy and relieved since at that particular time I had on money (cashless).I can say that GiveDirectly has empowered me economically and I now have a small retail business that is; hiring fishing nets as a result I am assured of a daily income to support my household needs. I am thankful to GiveDirectly.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is paying school fees for my children and getting enough food to feed them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually in the evening after getting enough food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my life will change because I will stop my current job of selling firewood and graduate to fishing after buying a fishing boat. I will also build a better house.
