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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy building materials iron sheets, nails, steel windows, steel doors and timber which am planning to build a house in my own compound. I spent some amount to buy clothes for my children and also paid school fees for children who are in primary school.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I am now looking forward to building a bigger house since I bought all the materials. This would not have happened without the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending the transfer which enabled recipients to build houses and make a step further. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well in our community.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials and a sofa set, started food vending business for my wife then used the rest pay my debts.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now able to get food easily from the business I started for my wife, unlike before when we used to struggle so much for our children to have some food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 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 6 pieces of roofing iron sheets which I'll use to build a better house and the remaining I spent on buying a table for my house as I didn't have any.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer as I was seriously waiting for it. Thanks a lot to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to buy a motorbike to transport people from nearby market. Secondly l would wish to use the motorbike to transport goods from nearby market center to my village for my wife to sell in order to substitute my source of income. Finally l would like to expand on farming vegetables such as sukumawiki and cow piece to generate income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Through farming l have been able to pay dowry to my parents inlaw and this has made me very proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My source of income is very making it difficult to sustain my family and this has been the biggest hardship.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I am able to get money to take care of my family mostly in the evening .
