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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 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 buying some cows and a few goats which I paid as dowry for my wife, I did this because I had never given anything to my in laws as a token for their daughter's hand. I then invested the rest of the transfer in my tomato farming 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 pay my wife's dowry all thanks to the transfer I got from Give directly
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, sending the money in beats was a very good idea because it gave me time to plan on how to spend my money. I do not see anything that needs improving on.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on constructing a house since I had a grass thatched roofed house which was very expensive during rainy session because I had to repair.I also bought food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I and my family are very happy having an iron sheet roofed house,now I can save for my children school fee.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l am planning to build my house so l bought 15 iron-sheets at 9300 KES the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to complete my project of build iron-roofed house since l am staying in a thatched roofed house, l am also planning to start tomato farming with the aim of selling the produce.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build my own house. Secondly l would wish to buy a water pump to enable me do better farming. Lastly l would like to pay school fees for my daughter.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have worked hard and bought some iron sheet for my.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to build my own house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm.
