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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on paying school fees for my orphaned nephew who, was left under my care. He is clearing his secondary education this year. I also bought some furniture I have always admired, but I did not have the money to buy. The remaining I spent on boosting my grocery business. I am able to comfortably take care of my children even if GiveDirectly has left given that my Income generating activity is up and running. I also bought my children some food. Thank you for the money, I am a living testimony of the change they have brought in my village.
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 my second transfer on pay school fees for my children,renovate my house and bought food for my family.I also start a business of selling a small fish to earn a living.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I have a nice house and all my children are in school.
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 my children school fees so that they may be able to stay in school uninterrupted, I also bought them school uniform shoes and books that they needed.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the money while at home and I couldn't believe it so I checked my balance to confirm then called my children and informed them.We were jubilated.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the transfer on finishing up building my house by plastering the walls with cement.l would also to use the transfer on buying sofa set chairs.I will use the remaining amount on paying school fees for my niece who is an orphan in form two.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to own my current house is my proudest achievement.I sold part of my land and used the money to built my house .I am now comfortable and not scared of a collasping roof or walls.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in my life is getting finances to go hospital for my operation.I have fibroids that need attention but l don't have enough to pay for the operation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is at night,after taking dinner with my children .l read my bible and pray.
