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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($498 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
The pain of a father as the head of the house is to hear the cry of his children and he can charge the situation , before the transfer I used to live in a small grassed thatched house which was leaking due to the cold my children could cry asking me when I was going to build a decent house for them and upto this date I can understand how my life change in an instant as I spent my third transfer on building a decent spacious iron sheet house and up to-date my children are happy and healthy .I personally thank GiveDirectly for everything.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying taxation fees 30,000 KES for the acquisition of my late father's hereditary land ( Land title deed). I bought building materials such as 20 pieces of iron sheets 14,000 KES since I am planning to build a decent three roomed house.I also bought decent clothes for my family members and food worth 6000 KES collectively.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differences in my daily life is that I am sure of the ownership of my late father's hereditary lands since I have acquired them in an official way. I have also bought the necessary building materials hence I am hopeful of building my dream house that is a three roomed house with the upcoming cash transfer.
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 school fee for our 2 children who are pupils at the local Academy (4,800 KES), bought a mattress and bedding for the children (4,000 KES) and also assorted food items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt excited to a level that words cannot express ; this is because I had been waiting for this money with a lot of eagerness and anticipation since it would help change my life.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy building materials like ironsheets, timber,nails and pay work man to build a better house for me.I plan to do this because my current house is thatched and leaks alot.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My achievement is that I have been able to take care of my two children as a single father.That makes me proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My hardship is that I do not have a stable income to help me support my family well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am resting with my children.
