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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I did spend my third transfer to purchase iron sheet, timber, nails, and a sofa set that added up to 47,000 KES. I needed to build my own hence decided to buy building materials to finish the building projected that I had started earlier. As we speak currently I live in my own house together with y family.
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 the larger part of my second transfer on buying building materials 48,000 KES such as iron sheets, timber and nails since I am planning to build a spacious three roomed house.I also bought household expenditures 1700 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am new prepared to build a decent spacious house which I never knew I could live in through courtesy of GiveDirectly since I have already bought the necessary building materials to commence this project.
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?
It was planting session,so I spent my first transfer to plant maize and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy since it was planting period and I had no money.thank you GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is that I don't have a stable source of income hence providing my family with food becomes a problem. My house is in bad condition during rainy season therefore it makes us stay uncomfortable life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the evening because it is the time I relax and reflect on the bad and good moments of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable my children stay a happy life through eating a balanced diet by stocking adequate food for my family. This money comes with alot of hope so I will be able to extend and refurbish my house hence live a comfortable life.
