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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($468 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
The main activity in my area is fishing, so all my third transfer I spent on making a fishing boat. Previously, I was hiring a boat which I had to pay every month and most of the times the owner could threaten me to have it back because of late payment. I now have my own boat and I enjoy all the profits. I am even an employer too as I have employed someone we work with in the boat.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on cementing the entire house at 48,000 KES then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am no longer worried about my children getting jigger infection as they sleep on the floor at night now that the floor is cemented and free from dust. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the whole of the first transfer to buy sand as l am planning to plaster my house, since it is very dusty and it is not good for my health.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy, that l thank God for his blessings upon me.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is having a bigger house for my children and visitors.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning after getting fish from the lake.
