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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($253 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
Before receiving these transfers, I had no livestock of my own, and never ever thought I would own one any time soon. This is because of my low income which is attributed to the size of my business. I own a small business which only provides me with just enough money to take care of my daily needs but not enough to save for such investments as livestock.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My only goal is to ensure that my livestock which I bought using these transfers are well taken care of so that they can be in good health. I want to ensure that they are well fed and vaccinated so that they can fetch me more money whenever I decide to sell them.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
I used my first transfer to plaster my house which was previously made of mud. I am happy every day I take a look at my beautiful house because I don't have to constantly worry about renovations especially when the rains come. I am also living in a much cleaner environment because there is no more dust around the house.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
Since our house was plastered, we are now living in a much cleaner environment without dust and ants. I expect to see an improvement in my family's health and a reduction in the trips made to the hospital for treatment of ailments such as common cold that was caused by the dust around the house. This will also save us a lot of money that can be channelled to other needs around the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($253 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now have livestock which I am planning to rear to give me financial security for m y children's education.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
By then I shall have plastered my house and it would be more beautiful. I will also buy more livestock for rearing to secure my children's education.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am more happy now as I have my own livestock which I can sell and get money to cater for any problem in my day-to-day life..
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have no new goal.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in life is lack of money to provide for my family. My business is of small scale and seasonal. During bad seasons, I suffer a lot as I am unable to feed my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get some little profit from my small business and buy food for my family. This makes me feel responsible.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on expanding my small scale business. It is my main source of income and by expanding it, I shall be able to provide more for my family's basic needs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement in my life is purchase of clothes for my children. I feel happy when they look smart.
