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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($479 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I am happly living in a decent spacious house in my own homestead which I built with my third transfer. My living standards has changed drastically as I never expected, all in all I am thankful to GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
i spent the first transfer on moving to my own home , bought building matrials: iron sheet, timber and nails and built an iron roofed house for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have always wished to build my own home but i have been unable to taise the money. I have lived in a simba ever since I got married, it is the first time I have moved out; am so happy!
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the token transfer buying a cow, buying cow was my major priority because it's a long term investment.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I knew I was going to buy a cow which as always be in my mind.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to go and pay dowry,built our permanent house and to set up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is the house we have and the furniture we bought.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is lack of money since we are not employed.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we are resting in the evening.
