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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on registering my son for a welding course. He had just finished his secondary education and had no money to apply for a course. The remaining amount I spent in starting a business of second-hand clothes. That has greatly improved my living standard as I am in a position of generating some income for my daily needs.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have managed to enroll my son for a welding course which could have not been the case without the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in ensuring that secrecy is maintained throughout the process.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to pay school fee arrears for my child who did her secondary certificate and she could get her certificate because of school fee arrears. I also spent the transfer to buy 2 sacks of maize for my consumption. The remaining balance l spent to buy goats for my future use.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my daughter has manager to get her secondary certificate from school which has be stressing me so much, am also eating well with my family since l received money from Give Directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent half of my first transfer on paying fees for my daughter in secondary school and the remaining on buying a goat and food. I am happily rearing my goat to give birth and reproduce.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very excited because I got money to pay school fees for my daughter who I had given up on educating. Thanks to GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend first transfer on clearance of fee balance for my child who completed his fourth form, second transfer to start second hand shoes business and the last transfer to build a latrine and livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest Achievements is at one time I bought a cow who up to date have grown and have given birth to many calves.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how to pay fees for my children and how to get something that can generate daily income for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when we sit together enjoying meals with my children.
