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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to buy cattle and goats. This was a form of savings because whenever am in financial need, I can always sell one cow or goat to meet the need. I also gave my wife some amount to restock her cereals business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I now have livestock which I did not have before and when I graze them, I feel proud. Thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well in giving transfer which has changed the living standards of recipients and elevated them from poverty. Givedirectly did not do well in sensitizing the community to expel rumours surrounding the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing an oxen that I will re-sell at a higher price in some few months to come,plastered the floor so as save on the money used on smearing it every time,invested in a shop business to get income and kept part of the money with an intention of investing it in the shop business after monitoring its progress.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I started a business that my wife and I operate. we get profits and right now I don't strain any more in the odd jobs that I used to get the daily bread.
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?
My first transfer I spent on buying a Cow worth 9000 KES and the remaining 1000 KES I bought food for my mother
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
On my upcoming transfer am planning to start up a business (open up a kiosk), I am also planning to do plattering and electricity connection for my house
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Am planning to use part of the money to open a shop, then pay school fees for my children and finally to buy household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is building this house since I used to sleep in my mother's kitchen but now I have a house that I call my own.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is being a casual labour, finding a job is not a guarantee some days nobody calls you for a job and we are forced to go without food if I don't get work to do.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to get some casual work to do since am sure my family will have a meal.
