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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on building a decent spacious three roomed house .I can't imagine I have come out of living in a small grassed thatched shanty which was leaking with cold and dampness of the structure my children were always sick .I also bought sofa set seats and one sack of maize.Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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 most of the second transfer to buy building materials as l am planing to build my house in my own home. I also spent the transfer to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption and the remaining balance l a spent to buy clothes for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now sure that l am soon having my own home where l am free to do my development without any restriction.
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 the first on buying 10 pieces of iron sheeets 6000 kes and bought 1 bag of maize 4000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received this money i was really happy for at first i thought it was all jokes.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is not having a steady job that can give me a steady income to take care of my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am with my family having dinner and talking about the days events
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Being in the program makes me feel great and proud because I know that the money will give me some independence. I can now start up a business and not rely on anyone for support
