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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a dairy cow and its calf 22,000 KES. I fixed a steel door and two steel windows on my house which I also completed cementing parts that had remained when cementing it with the second transfer,I am now happy living in a clean environment as I no longer get exposed to dust which was likely to predispose my family and I with respiratory infections.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 my second transfer on buying sand and cement that I used to plaster my house. It was initially made of mud and cow dung. I was forced to smear it frequently to maintain it. GiveDirectly has relieved me of this. Using part of the money,I used to buy a cow for rearing and milking.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am now staying in a plastered house. I had ruled out this as I knew I would never get the money to do it. I am so happy.
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 purchasing a solar panel that would help me in charging my cell phone and relieve from the daily burden of purchasing kerosene for lighting the house. I must confess that the solar panel bought has made us so proud, especially my children who currently conduct their academic studies under a well lit room.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer which came unexpectedly following the rumours that went around the village that GiveDirectly would never send the transfers as promised.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to support my family ,which has made difficult to provide food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of day is evening,because God has protected me through out the morning to evening.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was happy, receiving this transfer gave me hope am now positive that l am going to plaster my house and start a small business.
