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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 spent a larger portion of my third transfer on building both main house and a kitchen. I also bought a goat and sheep.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I managed to build a descent house, I no longer stay in poor conditioned house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Gd does well by giving the needy cash to meet their needs.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building anew house as the previous one crumbled down.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having a new house which is much better than where i used to live.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a goat for 2800 KES, 3500 KES i spent to buy a sheep , 2000 KES i paid school fee for my child and the remaining i spent to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planing to build a better house with my upcoming transfer.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a new house and invest part of the money in farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own a goat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was taking care of my children during longer drought, getting water for consumption was a night mare.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when doing my household chores.
