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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 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 completed my main house I had started constructing with my second transfer. I plastered it with sand and cement and fitted it with a steel door and 3 steel windows. I can mention this as a great improvement in my life since I have moved from a leaky house to a leak-free one-the former house was too old to sustain us and we lived in it with a lot of fear-it could as well collapse on us.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am currently living in a better house-a more secure one, more attractive and spacious enough for my household members. I believe that if it were not cash transfers from Give Directly, I wouldn't have been here, the house I live today.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, what Give Directly does well is giving out unconditional cash transfer-we are able to invest in per our wish to achieve our goals. However, being that some were left out in the program, they never felt happy after that and therefore next time, Give Directly should adopt a second chance listening ear to include this people anywhere else.
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 cash transfer to build my house worth 45000KES,bought clothes,food and utensils amounting to 4800KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to build my house without taking any loan,I don't sleep hungry anymore because I have enough food at the moment.
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 spent 3,600 KES to buy one and a half bags of maize, spent 4,000 KES on clothing and the rest was spent on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to start a business and also repair my house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on starting a grocery store, which I believe will give me a sustainable source of livelihood.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is supporting my children through their schooling, by paying their school fees.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of a steady source of income. Getting food itself is a big problem.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have just woken up and I am tidying up my house.
