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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Life way before GiveDirectly sent me money was a life of a struggle ,I used to leave in a grassed thatched house which when it rained mostly at night we could stand the whole night with my four children at the safest point of the house since it used to leak hence I spent my third transfer on building a decent two roomed iron sheet house and now I am happy since I have gotten a house I was dreaming of for a long time . I also paid school fees for my four children who are in primary and nusery school respectively.
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 building materials as l am planing to build my own house at my own home. The remaining balance l spent to pay dowry to my in-laws.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, the debt that l had with my in-law is now settled and l am now sure the wife truly belong to me.
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 on paying my children's fees, bought a bag of maize for the family consumption and used the larger percentage of the amount on purchasing iron sheets with an intention of building my homestead very soon.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was very happy but kept calm because I was at my work place. On my way home I expressed my happiness by shouting with joy since I could not hide it anymore.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that l face is putting food on my table , providing basic needs for my family eg Clothes , and proper shelter.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening ,l feel good because that is the time l go out fishing and every time l go out fishing l know my family will have food on the time .
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy my plans to marry my wife ,to buy a piece of land ,and to change roofing will be accomplish. I know after receiving this transfer my life will change for better.
