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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I plastered the walls and floor of my main house with sand and cement, bought a solar panel and a sack of maize. This is how proud the transfers made me proud and it was such a great experience.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that currently, I live in a better house where I consume solar panel as my source of energy. This is a great step in life I have made since my former house was that pathetic-it was too tiny to offer us comfort that we needed in life-we could not survive with self-esteem at all.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, Give Directly get it right by giving out money as opposed to material goods that perish. But it would consider enrolling a better number into the program since majority of the poorest were still left out.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying Iron sheet, polls, nails and timber that I used in extending my house and building a new kitchen, my previous kitchen burnt down
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new kitchen, now I have a place to prepare my daily meals and I also have a much bigger house now
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 to purchase furniture that cost me 5000 KES,before I used to sit on stools and benches.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I felt so exited,I did not know it could be true. I knew I would fulfill all my daily problems.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the inability to sustain my family. I can barely provide basic needs like food and clothing for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the market to sell clothes.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me boost my business. I also plan to pay school fees for my eldest child who is to join high school.
