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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my last transfer on two oxen to help me plough my farms as opposed to previously when I relied fully on my neighbors' oxen for ploughing. I also plastered my house which was initially full of dust providing a good habitat for jiggers. I thank Give Directly for making me overcome this major problem in my house which frequently infected my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I plastered the whole of main house with sand and cement and this cost me the whole of my second transfer. I am happy that we no longer suffer from constant jiggers infestation.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life that I can mention is that we are currently living a healthier life. I have moved from a dusty house to a cemented one which has eliminated any possible cases of jiggers infestation in my household.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on buying suitcase 2,200 KES, mattress 2,000 KES, timber 2,400 KES, a bed 1,000 KES and spent the remaining 2,300 KES on other house expenses.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on building a house and to buy a cow.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to plaster my house so as to control jiggers infestation. I will also pay school fees for my children who are about to join high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I do farming which I the main source of feeding my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is educating my children since paying school fees is not easy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am harvesting from my farm because I will plenty of food.
