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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 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 buy building materials like cement, iron sheets and nails which I have used to build a pit latrine in my compound, I paid laborers who built the latrine. I bought two sacks of maize for consumption and the remaining amount, I spent to restock my business which had long collapsed
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have build a pit latrine and my kitchen, renovated my house and also would not be owning a business right now which is my major of income. Thank you GD for the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has brought alot of developments in our community through the transfers which enabled recipients to build houses. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to repair my current house. It was in a very bad condition and almost collapsing. I am happy it is now steady and I do not panic anymore.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live in a house that is steady and I do not fear for my house collapsing anytime. Thanks to GiveDirectly for the transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 6000 KES to till my maize farm and used the balance on foodstuffs for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I really felt happy the moment I received the money since I had no money at all, yet I had needs to be met.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to revive my vegetables business for a stable income. I will also spend part of the transfers in building a kitchen where my children can also sleep in because they are now grown ups and it is not good to live with them in the same small house as I have now.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I was able to make a house and clear school fees for my children after selling a piece of land. I never had a house and my children were not regular in school because of fee problems.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is getting a source of income since their are no opportunities for the casual jobs that we greatly rely on.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am rarely happy because I am always possessed with the thoughts on how to earn a living.
