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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 iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build the house am living, I bought sheep for rearing. I bought household furniture which I did not have and also a mattress and the remaining amount, I spent to buy food.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have built an iron roofed house but would still be living in a grass thatched house, I would not have bought livestock which I have. Thank you GD for the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly sends transfers to recipients not inform of loans to be repaid back. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well in our community.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I bought building materials such as 20 iron sheets, 10 Kg of nails, and 90 poles. I am motivated to construct a better house since where I live is too tiny to accommodate us all. It is poorly ventilated and we are afraid it would compromise a healthy living.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I can mention in my daily life is that currently, I live closer to my dreams. Every morning I wake up, I see the framework of my house in my mind meaning that I am yet to achieve the dream.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 maize, food, radio and hoofer
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying cattle, a solar, furniture and also build a new house, my current house is thatched and is in a very bad condition
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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 my transfer on building a new house because my current house is in a poor state.Secondly, l intend to buy household items for instance, chairs,matress, tables and a bed using part of the transfer. Lastly,l am planning to buy two cows that will bring me income by selling some milk.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is last year when l got good yields from my cassava farm.Apart from using the money l got for buying food ,l also bought a goat for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is making ends meet.l entirely depend on farming for income which at times does not do well due to unpredictable weather conditions.I also do not have enough income to renovate my house which is in a poor state.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when am working in our farm.I work hard in the farm knowing that my family income will come from it.
