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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials which I am planning to use them on building my homestead but what has been delaying me its the traditional customs that requires my spouse to pay dowry first before its construction . I also bought food my family's consumption .
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 most of the second transfer to buy secondhand motorcycle as my source of income since my spouse is using it to carry people from one place to another. The remaining balance l spent to buy building materials as l am planing to build a house in my own home.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have steady source income where l can get my daily income, and for this reason l can afford even a meal in day as compared to before when l would go without any food.
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 spent my first transfer majorly on buying irons sheets for building a new house and the the remaining on purchasing one sack of maize for consuming.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received my money because we did have any money for food and buying the iron sheets we needed for building. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Feeding my family is the hardest thing, since there is drought.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon makes me happy because I get to prepare lunch for my children when they are back from school.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means that I will now be able to live in a more comfortable house since my current house is a little bit smaller and with the number of dependants I have is it's not comfortable at all.
