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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a dairy cow. I like keeping livestock, so I thought of starting off with this. The remaining I spent on buying clothing given that the ones I had, had were not so nice and presentable and food for my consumes. I now dress more decently in more expensive clothes. Thank you GiveDirectly.
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 to complete and polish my house I had constructed using the first transfer I received earlier. Using some part of the transfer I used to upgrade my barber shop. Its now getting me more income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my barber shop is doing great. Making me get more income as compared to previously when it was not upgraded.
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 the whole of the first to buy building materials as l am planning to build my house, since am staying in my late brother's house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy because l knew my dream of building a house will come true.
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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 my own house and expanding my business of selling grocery.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that my parents are now connected to electricity through my efforts.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was how to get a white collar job, I had to be self employed.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when watching football with other fans
