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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third cash transfer on paying for an ultrasound test that had earlier been recommended with the doctor but I couldn't afford to pay for. I renovated my house which leaked whenever it rained and a larger portion of the cash transfer I spent on paying a debt that I had borrowed to clear my children's school fees.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal is to start sugarcane farming to enable me raise school fees for my children.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built a house and paid for my children school fees. I'm very happy and feel motivated because for the first time, they were not sent home for school fees and I noticed a great improvement in their performance. I believe that with education, they'll be better people in the society. Thank you very much Givedirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 10000 KES of the first lumpsum on paying school fee, bought furniture at 2000 KES, used 8000 KES on medication , used 5000 KES on constructing a latrine, bought clothing for the family at 9000 KES, used 4000 KES in buying electronics, saved 3000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have a latrine after staying for long without one. I'm also relieved I managed to clear school fee.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the transfer on paying school fees 3000 KES , paid debt 1000 KES, traveled 1000 KES and used balance on daily meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on clearing school fees and repair my own house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my son who is in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a sugar cane farmer and after selling the cane I have been able to educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my son who is in secondary school, if I am unable to raise the required fees he may have to defer his studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am having my lunch together with my family and friends, we often chat and relax, this makes me very happy.
