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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my last transfer to buy a bull to help me in ploughing my farm, I also paid school fees arrears for my two children who are in high school, and the rest of the money I used to start a small shop business just within the village.
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 two oxen which ensured that I planted on time this planting season. I also bought seats because I had a few that were not enough especially when I would have visitors.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having done all my farming activities in time because of the two oxen, hopefully I will have a plentiful harvest.
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 used 7000 KES from my first transfer to pay school fees for my child, then used the balance to buy foodstuffs for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt really grateful and happy that Give Directly had kept their promise and the money had come at a time when I really needed it for my child's school fees.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been lack of better farming equipment and my poor house condition
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I got to my farm every morning I really feel happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was happy because I don't have cows so I new I would have one now.
