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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 a half of my third transfer on supporting my spouse in payment of my dowry which had taken him quite long to accomplish. The other portion of it I spent on extending my house which was previously small and very uncomfortable with visitors.
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 to buy building materials that I used to plaster my house. It was initially made of mud and very squeezed. Using part of the transfer I used to buy a cow and two goats that I am currently rearing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a more spacious house that can comfortably accommodate me and my family. Also I no longer get embarrassed when I have visitors as my house is spacious enough to accommodate them.
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 paying primary school fees for my two children, I bought a bag of corn to supply daily food for my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy to receive my money because all my issues will be sorted out
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life,is unable to secure job to meet the needs of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually in the afternoon when I struggle to put food on the table for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy to receive money from GiveDirectly. I want to buy livestock, furnish my house and other basic needs.
