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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
In fact, I got the money when I really needed it; one of my son had passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with flying colors and I was worried where to get money and enroll him for advance level of education in the university till I got my third transfer that enabled him enroll in the university here in Kenya. He is currently pursuing his dream!
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 plaster my house and bought food for my family, I also paid school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children will continues with there studies peacefully without any fees problem.
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 my first transfer on paying school fee for my son who is preparing to sit for his final examination in a couple of months to come. It has been a burden on me to raise the school fee in good time that has always led to longer stays at home while others continue with their studies.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt extremely happy when I received my transfer, something I never had trust in from the onset of the registration process. Am so proud that GiveDirectly has made develop a lot of trust in it.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is the burden of school fees. Some of our eldest children are to join University and high school. I also have others in Primary School.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to work. Work keeps me busy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel lucky to be among those who are receiving Give Directly cash transfer in my village. I look forward to admitting my eldest son to University, he's already late in joining due to financial incapabilities.
