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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I spent on 52 iron sheets that I have used to construct a bigger house in my home. Currently, I live in a 5-room house and everyone in my household has a room to sleep and rest. Our privacy has therefore improved since then as opposed to before when I lived in a very small house in my father-in-law's home.
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 used 45000 KES from my second transfer to construct a new house with 45 new iron sheets on the roof. I then bought seat cushions at 3000 KES and used the balance to buy utensils and foodstuffs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to fulfill our tradition of building my own house in a separate compound from my father-in-law, thus I am respected by my peers.
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 to buy poles and nails as part of the construction materials to construct a new house. I then paid school fees for my child in primary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was overjoyed when I received money from GiveDirectly and I was thankful to God and GiveDirectly because I really needed to get a new house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that i went for tailoring lessons and i was just at home because i could not afford to own a sewing machine.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after i am from my business. This is because i manage to use the money i get from my business to feed my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means that i will be able to move out from my grandfathers homestead and go build my own home.There my family members and i will have our own space and privacy.
