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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 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 livestock (goats, cows and chicken) at 37000 KES. I bought a bag of maize at 5700 KES and used the rest of the money on meeting daily needs.
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 is a form of investment. One of the cows I bought has already given birth and I'm already getting milk.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Gd does well by giving cash directly to recipients hence they get the right amount meant for them.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying some livestock including a cow for milk and some few chicken which I will be keeping for our personal use. I then bought a few household furniture that I did not have like a bed, a new sofa set and a side board for keeping my utensils.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a cow that will reproduce and give me more cattle and my wealth and prestige will increase. This makes me very happy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying seeds, fertilizers and plowing to start work on my farm. I then bought a goat that I keep in my farm and the remaining amount was spent on buying two chairs and food in the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very much happy when I received money from GiveDirectly. I really needed to start work on my farm and the money helped me a lot.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend first transfer on buying a cow, second one on paying dowry and on the last one on building a new house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
At one time I planted sugarcane and after harvesting it, I was able to build my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Biggest hardship I face mostly is lack of enough money to sustain my siblings and my family since I'm the bread winner., both my parents died and I'm the one to take care of them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I woke up in good health and ready to embark on my daily duties
