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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($533 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 is currently different unlike before receiving the transfers. I usually own a shop that deals in household goods like sugar, tea leaves, soap, and other toiletries. This shop was at the verge of collapse since the stock had decreased due to financial constraints. The transfers helped me get back my business in full swing. I spent over KES 30,000 of the transfers to restock it. This has really helped me as the proceeds are double what I used to get. At the moment, I get to meet my family's needs easily and even get extra to save through table banking.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well through fulfilling their promises and sending the transfers on time.GIveDirectly should also monitor well whatever people do with the money.This will reduce wastages of the transfers.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on cementing my house I used a total of KES 25000. I then spent KES 17000 on improving my business I have a shop that deals in general merchandise. I then spent the remaining KES 11000 on buying my children's clothes, shopping for household goods and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am not struggling much like before and my kiosk business has grown big and able to earn more profits since I stocked very well.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt very happy but didn't believe it at first and decided to buy credit from Mpesa to make sure the money is really there.I called my husband to still confirm whether some other people have gotten the message.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spend my first transfer on Boasting my kiosk business worth 10500 KES,bought building materials worth 25000 KES and paid a debt worth 9000 KES and the rest used for clothes.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Five years after I got married my husband lost his job.Life took a twist.We had just bought a piece of land and therefore did not have even a little savings to support us.My dream of joining college also came to an end.Life became hard and affected us up to date.This is the hardship I have faced in my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.This is because the day's activities have come to an end and it is time to relax.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel excited now that I will be receiving this money.I have a shop which is out of stock and I do not have money for stocking it.
