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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my spent my third transfer on buying a sofa set seat, bed and mattress.I smeared my house which I had build with the second transfer and now its nicely aligned .I also bought food for my family's consumption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of the second transfer to buy build materials and build iron-roofed house, since l was staying in a small leaky thatched house where l was being rained on when it was raining.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a nice comfortable house where l do not need to worry when it is raining as compared to before when l used to staying in a thatched leaky house where l was being rained on.
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 paying school fees for my two children who are in primary school 2000 KES. I bought a bag of maize for my family's consumption 3600 KES and other edible and non- edible household items 2200 KES. I also bought four packs of seed 2000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy the moment I received the money and I thanked God for the blessings which He had granted me through GiveDirectly. I immediately called GiveDirectly's hotline number to give my appreciation, unfortunately the number did not go through.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship at the moment is my low income hence providing all my family needs is so difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning. Waking up alive and kicking as well as my family members is a gift not all get.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money brings me joy and happiness as I know my life is going to change for the better. My house is in a pathetic state especially during raining seasons. It's leaking all over. Building a new house for my family is my first priority after receiving this money.
