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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on paying school fees for my son who is in teachers' college and also bought household items such as bedding, table, seats and utensils.
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 on buying a mattress 4980 KES and 8 cushion for my chairs 4400 KES. I gave my child who is college some money for upkeep 3000 KES. I also bought 32 pieces of iron sheets 21,760 KES since I am planning to building a spacious three roomed house as at the moment I am staying at my parent's in-law hometead.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am more stress-free now since I have bought the necessary building materials hence I am hopeful of building a spacious house in my own homestead which will accommodate my family members.On achieving this goal it will enhance my sense of belonging and dependence since the constant arguments with my in-laws would have seized.
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 buying fertilers,maize, cushions for my seats and the rest on ploughing my farm.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so excited and sang joyfully when I saw a message that I had received the money from GiveDirectly because I was sure of fulfilling my financial needs from then.
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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 face is the lack of enough food to sustain my family till the next planting season. My harvest for last season was bad that I am forced to buy cereals like maize and beans.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I do general cleaning of my house and compound.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will improve my livelihood. I have always wanted to own a home, that is the first commitment am going to make.
