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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on buying a television set .I also paid my school fees for a saloon course which I took to its completion .Thanks to Givedirectly
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 purchasing building materials and constructed a new house to replace my grass thatched house that I had before which was seriously leaking whenever it rained. I also purchased a solar panel for lighting my house that initially used a kerosene lamp that produced a soot that tarnished the the roof and other household items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I currently occupy a very good house that is free from floods and leakages as the one I had before.
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 buying a bag of maize 4000KES and food for my family's consumption.I bought two packs of seeds 2400 KES and the remaining amount I paid cultivation fees my farm.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since that is when I truly believed that GiveDirectly fulfills its promises and at the same time I was assured of accomplishing most of my goals which I couldn't before.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The greatest hardship we face is lack of proper housing,since our grass thatched house leaks during rainy season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happiest in the morning because i am able to see a new promising day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This transfer will bring big change in our lives because it will enable us construct a bigger and better house.It will also make my plan of joining beauty collage a reality.
