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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on building my own home and moving from my parent's compound because I needed some independence and it is also required by our traditions. I then invested the rest in my brick making business which is my main source of income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been because I was able to build my own home and also venture into a good business using the transfers I received from Give directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, sending money via mpesa is very safe and minimizes theft. i do not see anything that i think the organization should do differently.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my entire second transfer to build my own decent homestead which I have been longing for some time now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace ,freedom and enough space that I enjoy in this new environment.I can do anything beneficial in my compound at any given time without quarreling with anyone.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I added some of my savings to the first transfer and spent it on starting building brick business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building my own compound so that I can be independent. I'm also planning to expand my business so that I'll be able to employ people to help help run it.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use part of the money to build a three roomed outside my father's compound and use the remaining balance to start a brick making business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is building this house I used to live in my grandmother's house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is lack of capital to start brick making business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am working on my farm.
