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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My father had just experienced a case of theft in his homestead. His cattle precisely 6 cows were stolen in his homestead so immediately I got the transfer I decided to give him the money to buy some few cattle with. He bought 2 cows which he uses in ploughing his farm.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
The moment I received my second transfer, I started constructing an iron-roofed house of 40 iron sheets. Currently, the house is complete and I am glad that we live in a better house, more spacious and secure for our living.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest and most important accomplishment I have attained since I started receiving transfers from Give Directly is the construction of a better house where we currently live more comfortably. The difference is just amazing!
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer on buying a high density mattress because earlier I was sleeping on a mat made of reeds but I now sleep comfortably thanks to this cash transfer. I also bought a blanket, cushions and 1 sac of maize for food security.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on building a house since my current house is in a bad state and the rainy season is coming.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend the first part of the transfer to build a bigger house that can accommodate the eight of us because this one is too small. Secondly, we are planning to use another part of the transfer to buy furniture and beddings because the ones we have currently are not sufficient, so we are forced to share. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to fence our home for security purposes.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having bought four bulls that are currently helping us a lot to plough our farm and also plough for other villagers so as to earn some income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we're facing is getting food for our family to eat on a daily basis.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I'm having lunch together with my children.
