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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used most portion of my third transfer to buy three cattle which I have used to pay dowry for my wife because we have stayed for long and it was like an over stayed debt. I used some amount on transportation and also gave my parents-in-law some money as part of dowry. The remaining amount, I spent to buy sheep for rearing.
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 most of the second transfer to buy two cows, dairy cow which will help me in future in-terms of not buying milk form the neighbors and cow-bull for farming. The remaining balance l spent to buy solar for lighting my house, so l will no longer spend money to paraffin for lighting.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l no longer spent money to buy paraffin for lighting, l also do not hire people to work on my farm any more.
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 investing in poultry farming. In my entire life I have worked in many people's poultry firms which earned me very little compared to the work load and profit gained. It was a big lose of time and energy on me that needed a different take of direction. I am so proud that GiveDirectly has facilitated my diversion towards having my own firm. May God bless you abundantly!!
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my transfer, I felt so motivated in life for I knew all my plans would work well.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is that I am a motorcycle rider and I am ridding someone's which I pay daily and at times it becomes difficult to meet the daily target hence this made the owner to take it back and now I will be able to buy my own.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am from riding a motorbike and i sit down with my wife relaxing as we make our plans for the following day and we count together the cash I have made for the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Getting this money is a great news for me because their are other NGOs that has been giving support to the orphans and I didn't believe that I can also be a beneficiary of Givedirectly and it will help me to take dowory to my wife's place.
