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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had built a house in my home with the second transfer, but since I ran out of money before plastering the it, it had cracked on the walls and this would make the house very cold, especially at night, however, when I received my third transfer, I managed to plaster the house and filled in all the cracks. Since then, the house has been warm and more comfortable to live in.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials that I used on constructing a new house. I was homeless by the time GiveDirectly enrolled me into the program.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that I have a house and I am no longer homeless. I am so happy and at peace. I thank GiveDirectly for the money.
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 my first transfer on buying a bag of maize 4,700 KES and a matress 3500 KES . I also bought some clothes for my wife.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer , I felt very happy since I have never received a lump sum amount of money thus as this out of good will and at the same time I knew from that day henceforth my family and I was going to have nice and enough meals.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having a stable source of income to sustain my family and pay fees for my child in school
What is the happiest part of your day?
At night, when the whole family is together
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have alwaya wanted to build my family a house but this dream has never been achieved because i lack the resources to do so. Thanks to givedirectly, now i will be in a position to build my family a house and buy my own motorcycle
