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Steven
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
House construction
faceAge:
21
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on 2 heifers and 1 bull (36,000 KES) .Consequently, I prepared 1 acre piece of land this time round as different from my former 0.5 acres before I received GD support. I also bought fishing nets (5,000 KES) and hired a fishing boat that I use for fishing and income generation.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
With my second transfer, I bought iron-sheets, a cow, a mattress, and a solar panel. I also bought my mother a solar panel, bought clothes for my children and gave my wife some amount for shopping of household items. I also spent some little amount on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I moved a step closer to owning my own home since I was able to buy construction materials (iron-sheets). Materials have always been the hindrance to me owning my own home from my father's compound because my worry was how I would manage to construct a descent house. Owning a home will help me be more independent and I would be able to make some important decisions independently such as where to plant tree and start making my home look presentable early enough.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees for my child who is in nursery school 500 KES. I also bought a cupboard 7000 KES and 25 tins of maize for my family's consumption 2500 KES
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer,I was overwhelmed with joy like group of bees setting in a beehive since I have never received a lump-sum amount of money as this in my whole life as a beneficiary . I am thankful to GiveDirectly as this was a magical moment indeed.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Am not well educated that's why I can't be employed and get a more paying job this leaves my family to suffers a lot since am not able to provide them with basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon's makes me happy because interacting with my mates and at times I make lifetime resolutions.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am planning to go back to school to complete my construction course.