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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($470 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I want to start poultry keeping, so I have bought some building materials that I want to use to erect the structure. With this I will be able to have something to be proud of even after GiveDirectly has left. The remaining amount I spent on paying school fees for my two daughters who were in secondary school, but I am glad one has since cleared.
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 25000 KES from my second transfer on paying school fees for my child in secondary school because he was about to be sent home for the same. I then used 15000 KES to construct a poultry house in which I am rearing my chicken for boosting my family income. The balance was spent on food items for my family since we did not have enough food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that the transfer enabled me to pay my child's school fees in time; thus I was not stressed over it.
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 fee for my 2 daughters who are in secondary school. The school had just been opened and each one of them was required to report back with at least 5000KES. I didn't have that whole amount, therefore they had to stay home for some time as I looked for money. I was glad that the transfer was sent before they could stay home for long.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so good when I received my first transfer which I thought would delay a bit as it involved a large number of people. I must say a very big thank you to GiveDirectly for enabling my daughter go back to school in good time.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of school fees is the biggest hardship that I am facing. Our main source of income is too low and cannot pay for them enough school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening at around 4pm when I am in the market selling vegetables.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Now that I am going to receive this money, My heart is overwhelmed and I am going to be released from poverty.
