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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had 10 * 10 house which couldn't accommodate us well with my family, so when I received my third transfer I build a house and boost my fish vendor business for my daily upkeep with the remaining amount.Thank you, GD for such a wonderful house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing construction materials that I planned to use in constructing a new house once my third transfer is sent. I also purchased a bag of maize and other food stuffs for the family. Lastly I boosted my fish business which is currently doing so good.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy and freedom I have found in my life after the relief that the transfers brought me.
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 boosting my omena business at 3,500 KES, bought a sack of charcoal at 1,000 KES, kept 3,000 KES in my home bank then used the rest of the cash on daily food for the house. Am now happy that my omena business is bringing good income hence am now easily catering for my basic needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the transfer because it proved some people wrong, those who were saying that GiveDirectly is a joke and we'll never get any money for free.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is my business, l am a fish monger and from September, 2016 up to March this year, we have experienced draught that has caused scarcity of fish, and therefore derailing my business. Sometimes i end up using my capital to buy my basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is morning, because this is when God gives me a new day, and i always believe that everyday has got it's own blessings. To me in the morning is when one can do his/her work with a lot of vigour.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will be a big economic steps to me, because now I don't have a house in the village, but i hope to build my own house out of this transfer. I am planning to enlarge my business in order to get more profit.
