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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying a few cattle that is four goats which I plan to rear for future sale and two cows for milk. I then invested the rest in by cattle running business which is doing very well. I then saved some to use in building my own home in the near future.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life ha changed in that I am now able to make some income from my cattle running business which is enabling me meet my financial obligations without much strain. I have also been able to go into farming in a big way which has assured me of food security should my farms get good production.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion I think the organization has a lot of transparency in their work because things are explained clearly with no hidden agendas or information. I would suggest that the organization hold more barazas to educate more on the operations even after transfers are sent.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought iron sheet, timber and paid for labour and build an iron roofed house. I also bought cattle for keeping and spent some ot the money on cultivating my piece of land.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel my life has improve because I did not have a house, i lived in a tiny room, but now i live in a decent and spacious iron roofed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I invested my token in my livestock business
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house , farm and buy more livestock.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets and round poles so that I can build a better house, because the one I currently live in is made of thatch and is leaking.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the fact that I recently bought a heifer using money saved from casual work that I sometimes do in the village.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is supporting my two children after their mother and I separated.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am milking our family cow and I know that there's going to be some milk for my family.
