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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($525 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Once I manage to put up house in my own home I believe my life will definitely change and I will leave a peaceful life as compared to now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give directly did very well by dealing with individuals and not groups, since if they could have given money in groups there could be a lot of conflicts. They also did a good thing by give people unconditional money because people has different priorities.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent of the transfer to buy building materials as i am planning to build a spacious ironroofed house in my own compound. I thought of putting up my house in my own compound because I want my freedom and a place where I am a ble to do my developments without any restrictions or conditions. I also want to live in peace because there were a lot of conflicts between me and my step mother and this is affecting my life. Once I will manage build a house in my own compound I will be free to do any thing that I feel like without any conditions. I will also started so many developments in the compound like poultry keeping where I will be selling chicken and getting money for my up keep.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($540 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have my own business which is also a stable source of income for my family unlike before that I totally depended on casual jobs which were very irregular.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the money when I was away from home,so I was forced to abandon what I was doing and rush back home to share the grear news with my wife.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used part of my first transfer to purchase a solar panel and shaving machines which I used in the new barbershop that I recently opened. I spent the rest on a sofa set.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me so happy. I will use it to buy a motorcycle and use it for taxi business within the village. This will help improve my income so that I can be able to provide for my family's needs like food and clothing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting with my children having dinner.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is being left an orphan at an early age. This made me drop out of school due to lack of school fees.
