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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completing my main house which I had built with the second transfer. I cemented both the walls and floor, fixed windows, doors and also repaired my kitchen house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my life is owning a good house that I could have not built on my own. I have made a big step in my life and no longer worried of a collapsing and leaking -roof house. Thanks to GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does not give loans which are very hard to refund. Their idea of giving unconditional cash transfers directly has brought a great impact in so many households who could not make it on their own.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer on renovating my house to make it look neat and attractive.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have plastered my house. It now looks clean and attractive. I don't have to repair my walls constantly anymore and the energy and resources that I spent in the repair is now directed to other development projects.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a lorry of clay soil at 5,000 KES, paid 1,500 KES labour charge for repairing my house then used the rest on food for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on cementing the walls and floor of my house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to cement my house to avoid frequent maintance and improve our living standards. Secondly to open up my own business to generate income to support my family. Finally l would like to build a pit latrine for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is we used not to stay in a rental house but we have worked hard and built our own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack reliable job to support my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.
