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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my entire third transfer on construction materials which I planned to use in construction of a new house in October. Being the first born son in the home, my spouse was required by the customary law to establish his own compound in order to pave way for the follows to construct their houses as well. For the last two years, we've had this pressure but poverty could not allow us do anything. We lived from hand to mouth, having absolutely nothing to save. The coming of GiveDirectly was therefore not just a luck but an eye opener for my family. The transfers restored in us all our lost hopes and we currently began a completely new life. I am so delighted.
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 on buying 40 pieces of iron sheets 40000 KES, bought 2 windows 6000 and bought 1 door 7000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am now in a big comfortable house unlike before it was small and leaking.
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 purchase of utensils (3,000 KES), dry corn and other assorted food items (6,000 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Hey, the moment when I received my money I felt joy immeasurable! You know, Money is life and life is all about money!”
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am not able to meet some of the basic needs such as clothing, food education for my on going children because of low and inconsistence income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I eat and chat together with my children.
