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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials that I used on constructing a house for my son. I was tired of him going to sleep in neighbor's houses making him acquire some characters that were not welcoming as I could not monitor his movements. The remaining amount I spent on starting a business. I acquired a fridge from the coca cola company where I stock drinks and sell to customers. I used to idle given that I did not have anything meaningful to do with myself. Thank you GiveDirectly and I wish that one day you find time and walk around with the photos you took initially and compare with the current situation. You will notice the difference.
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 part of my second transfer to pay school fees for my son in secondary school. Using part of it,I spent on boosting my food kiosk business and I am happy I am able to get my daily income just relying on the profits. Thanks to GiveDirectly. I also bought furniture and my house is now so neat.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to solely rely on myself now. My business is doing so well. I am happy.
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 for the high school fee for my son who was joining high school to enable him accepted in the school at the correct time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer. Thanks to GD.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on expanding my restaurant business, people do miss food because I don't have the capacity to prepare enough food. I am sure I will make good money.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have livestock.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was taking care of many orphans.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when closing my restaurant with money in my purse.
