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Ernest
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
42
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a decent spacious newly iron sheet roofed house which accommodates my family members comfortably and having this house gives me a peace of mind as I can harvest rain water from the gutter hence accessibility to clean water has been enhanced as opposed to before the transfer when my previous house was grassed thatched and leaky .I also paid school fees for my child who is in high school.
 
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 my second transfer on buying building materials ( iron sheets, both steel door and windows) and saved some.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having building materials which give me the hope of soon having an iron roof house. This will save me from the cost of buying grass every time to repair my roof and I will also be able to harvest rain water for drinking from my roof.
 
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 thetransfer on buying 1 bag of maize 4000 KES,paid school fees 2000 KES and ussed balance on daily meals.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received this money i was really happy.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is putting food on the table for my family, fishing is a herd task but I have to do it everyday to put food on the table for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
At night when am going to rest after a long.I feel happy when my family gets something to eat.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have never touched this kind of money before and when I heard am one of the beneficiaries I felt blessed and am great full to Give Directly family because I will never stay in a grass house again and I will be able to start my small business.