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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy building materials (30 pieces of iron sheets, and 5 kgs of nails). I also purchased family foodstuffs and other household items.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now have a wife. To be honest with you, I had a wife but she left me because I could not afford to settle her dowry and a gain the house was in a sorry state. The moment I received the transfer, I got myself another lady and settled her dowry immediately.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GD does well is that it reaches out to the common man without really engaging our corrupt government. I have a feeling that GD should at least get us some cash monthly for sustainability.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent much of the second transfer on paying my wife's dowry, and paid school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to pay my wife's dowry, I never hoped to until I received the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchase of 2 bags of dry corn for food (6,000 KES), a suitcase (2,000 KES) and school uniform for our children to replace their old uniform (2,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money, I felt very joyful because I had accepted GD fully and I would be able to achieve my dreams.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to rebuild our house which is very small,I will also go and pay dowry for my wife. The remaining amount I will use it to buy a cow that I will use during farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have been able to buy a cow through farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was when my first wife left me and went away with my 8 children,living me with nothing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to provide for my family.
