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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I plastered the walls and floor of my main house with sand and cement. My former house was prone to fall off due to weak walls and this could be very risky to my kids who are fond of playing near the walls. To curb this, plastering would give me the ultimate solution for this.
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 if I never received transfers from Give Directly in that currently, I am financially independent. I sell fish that generates for us income and therefore I don't need to depend on anyone else anymore.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly sends us money directly to our phones however I would be glad to hear that it is ready to lengthen the duration of interaction with the community members with the transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on buying sand and bricks to lay foundation for my house because the soil here is weak and a brick house will be stronger. I also spent some money to boost stock for my fish retail business hence increased profit.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
IThe biggest difference in my life is that I feel my life is much better because my income has increased from increased profit from my business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Has not spent her token
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay college fees and expand my house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on paying my kid's college school fees, buy household items like furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was me being able to raise my kid's secondary school and now planning take her to college.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest harship that I face in my life is that sometimes business is so low I end up not making any profit at all at the end of the day.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to put food on my table for me and my family.
