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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my brother and bought 2 goats as my saving plan.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I'm relieved from having school fees stress,my brother will continue with his studies.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I only see that GD did well on improving our life.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on paying dowry for my wife, I also bought few households equipment and fixed a water tap in my compound.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I managed to pay dowry which has been a very difficult and stressing part of my life due to financial constrain. besides, that I managed to fixed tap water and my wife no longer go to the river.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on paying water installation fees 7,000 KES, paid for my children school fees 2,500 KES and spent the remaining 500 KES on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on paying for my sister school fees, pay dowry and build a house for myself.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer to buy a piece of land
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my motorcycle businesses. It brings income that sustains my family needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is not being able to complete my education..
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am having dinner with my whole family
