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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 the whole of the third transfer to buy building materials as l am intending to build a spacious house in own home since l am still staying at my father's home.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer is that, I could not have manage to buy motorcycle and for that reason I could not have a stable source of income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well in dealing with the community directly and not involving our leaders who are very corrupt. I did not see what Give Directly did not do well.
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 the whole of my second transfer on buying a second-hand motorcycle for my taxi business since I was jobless and fending for my family was so difficult.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can now afford to feed my family without so much struggle since I operate the taxi business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a bed and bedding that cost 7000 KES since i used to sleep on the mat on the floor before. I used the rest to pay a debt i owed someone now i am free from debt.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I would wish to buy a motorbike that i will use as a taxi that will give me more income to sustain my family without having to depend on borrowing.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the the money to buy a motorbike to help generate income for my family. Secondly l would wish to buy a water pump to supply water in my farm to increase productivity. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to build a new house because my very small to comfortable accommodate my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l struggled and bought a motorbike which was a second hand and being that it was not in good condition so I had to sell it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of capital to do business and generate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my vegatable farm.
