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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying a cow for milk and an ox for ploughing. I then invested the rest in a food canteen where I sell light snacks at our local shopping center which is doing very well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have a good business which aside from bringing me income is also keeping me busy the whole day instead of idling at home the whole day. I also have cattle and a nice house which I could not have bought had I not received ant of the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, sending money through the phone is safe way to transfer the cash and prevent the danger of handing large sums of money in cash which is a big danger. I think the organization can extend the length of sending transfer to cover a longer duration.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building my house 40000 KES,bought 3 goats 7000 KES and use the remaining 3000 KES to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i no longer have a thatched house.
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?
I bought wooden seats at 4,000 KES, small water tank at 700 KES, utensils at 1,200 KES, three chickens at 1,500 KES, then used the rest to start cooking and selling of mandazis.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to expand my current house to be more spacious, buy a cow then start a fish business with the rest.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to expand my house,buy some household furniture and fencing my compound. The remaining money I will use to set up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I am taking my children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of food and clean water especially during the dry seasons.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to feed my family.
