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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer to buy solar panel and solar battery which I use in lighting up my house. This has relieved me the burden of buying kerosene on a daily basis. I also saved some amount which I intend to use in starting a business soon.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The difference in my life is that, I no longer spend money to buy kerosene on a daily basis and also am sure of starting a business of my choice as soon as am ready. All this would not have been possible without the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well in giving unconditional cash transfers and letting th e recipients to make their own decisions on how best to spent the transfer. I have not seen anything GiveDirectly did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing food for the family,bought household items,cleared payment of the birth certificate and picked them up for my three children and spent most of the transfer on purchasing a digital camera which has really changed my life since I now do what I like,taking photos and get income everyday from this activity.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that ,I get income from taking photos in this area.I am happy with the community reception since I am the first lady to take up this duty and with the hard work that I put in the business, I have already started enjoying the fruits.
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 my first transfer on buying a gas cooker 4500 KES, maize 1125 KES, sugar 440 KES, cooking fat 350 KES and the remaining paid school fee for my child.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to start a business with the upcoming transfer .
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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 buying a camera which I will use as an events photographer to earn some income, because I have some photography skills. I am also planning to spend part of the transfer on food and then save the rest for any emergency.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building the furniture in my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of a steady source of income, and actually that's why I am thinking about starting a photography business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am having a quiet time with my husband.
