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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 in building a bigger house for my family. I had a small house which was built when my husband past on as a tradition to fulfill luo tradition. I then never had money to expand or improve it. I also paid school fees and bought household items.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I could have been living in a small house that was not spacious enough for my family. I used to be worried when it was raining because I was not able to cook in the house. I am now comfortable and not worried anymore.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly should award those who spend transfers well by either giving them one more one time transfer or subsequent transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on building a new house and moving from my one roomed house which was squeezed and had a leaking roof. I then spent the rest on paying school fee for my children for their first term fee
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have seen great difference, I no longer worry whenever it want to rain since my new house does not leak.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying iron sheets and one sack of maize to take care of my family. This was in preparation for building when I receive my second transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my second transfer on buying more building materials and constructing a house. My current house is very small and old.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I plan to use part of this money to build a bigger house because the current one is small since it is just one room. Secondly, I intend to buy a goat that will give birth to kids and I intend to sell these kids in the future to help me pay school levies for my children. Lastly, I intend to use the rest to venture into buying and selling of rice in other towns like Homa Bay
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am very proud of is that I managed to buy 3 chairs using the money I saved from Merry-go-round
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is unreliable source of income. Since, I am sickling, I can't carry out heavy duties like casual work that would enable me to get income
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I take lunch together with my children
