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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($530 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life would have not changed were it not for this cash because for one I have my own motorcycle which means that I do not have to work for someone. I have also built a new house which I never had before, so for me that is a plus.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think GD does well by giving cash to the poor to enable them alleviate their lives from one level to the next. For instance, for me I have been able to build a new house and moved away from the old structure where we used to squeeze ourselves with my family. Today I am happy to be living in this spacious building that accommodates us so comfortably.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used the cash to buy a motorbike which I have since been using to conduct motorcycle business that has been generating some cash for me. Through the cash I generate from the business, I am able to feed my family much comfortably. I initially use to work for someone where we were forced to share the proceeds on a daily basis but right now I pocket everything, which is a big plus for me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($540 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to by my own motorcycle. I used to work for someone and struggled so much to get money buy right now I have my schedule. I can handle farm work and taxi business in a day.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt very happy because I knew that I will be able to achieve my goals.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer on purchasing building materials in readiness for renovating my house which I intend to expand and fixing tiles. Part of the money went on building a kitchen. I finally topped up some amount and bought a second-hand motorcycle for the taxi business since I used to work for someone but right now I am my own boss.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy sand and cement that will be used to repair my house. I will spend the remaining amount to start a paultry business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to my farm to plough sugarcane. This makes me happy as it is part of my livelihood.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that my income is very low and I depend on someone else's bike in order to feed my family which at times is a challenge whenever the owner refuses to lend it to me.
