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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a larger portion of the transfer to built a spacious iron roofed because the one I had was too small. I also bought a cow worth 10,000 KES which I believe will provide me with free milk in the near future.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now own a spacious house which I couldn't have afford without GD support due to financial contraints. Apart from that, I no longer by kerosine for lighting because I managed to connect my home with electricity.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD does well in that it deals directly with the beneficiary. This ensure that there is no corruption deals that can take place. I'm not aware of what GD doesn't do well at the moment.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer to buy 40 iron sheets that I will use to construct a new and bigger house when I get the remaining transfer and spent the remaining amount to buy new sofa seats to replace the old ones that I had.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I know that I will be able to construct a new house when I receive the remaining transfer. This will be a big difference in my life when I move into the bigger house.
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 spend my first transfer on buying mattress 4000 KES and installing electricity 6000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a permanent house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We're planning to spend our transfer on building a house since the current one is small and also walls are built using iron sheets making it very hot during the day,Lastly the remaining amount we intend to use in buying livestock that we'll raise and hopefully they will multiply.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we're proudest of is having been able to invest in tomatoes farming which did very well giving us a double profit which we used to buy a generator and water pipes for irrigation.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we're facing currently is on finding enough labour force and finances to help us cultivate a land we leased and now planning to plant rice.It is a big land that needs extra hands to cultivate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I'm able to attend to my business of selling fish with hopes of making profit,this way I'm able to supporting my family.
