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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to purchase a pieces of land and bought food for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My is different is that i wouldn't have purchase a land and pay school fees for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD did well to ensure we all received my money as stated and I do not see where they went wrong.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, the major thing that I can remember I did with the money was paying dowry to my in-laws. They used to ask me about the bride price every now and then till it could became annoying and embarrassing to me. I am glad that Give Directly walked me through the problem successfully.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in our daily lives is that we are happily married-our marriage is now legitimate after paying the bride price and I am now relieved of the stress. My parents are happy too.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a cow and food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a piece of land, a cow and renovating my house
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay bride price and dowry for my wife because she left me for having not paid dowry to her parents.I will also buy land which I can farm since I do not have any piece of land apart from where I built my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My achievement is that I was homeless but I worked hard and built a house and now I own a home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is that I do not have a stable job to help me sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I set up to go to work.
