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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 spent the larger part of my third transfer on starting a commercial bees farming business . I built a decent spacious house and I no longer stay in a old small leaky house.I also paid school fees for my daughter who is in high school too.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never receive the transfer in that I have started a commercial poultry farming business and now I am hopeful of supporting my family when the business picks up.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion ,GiveDirectly did well by giving money directly to the poorest households without passing through middle-men such as local administration and I can say that this money has brought a lot of economic development.
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?
When i received the money,i bought thirty iron sheets worth 22000 KES,timber at 18000 KES,since i am planning to build a bigger house,i bought four beehives at 4000 KES. I am planning to start bee keeping.I bought food using the remaining amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that i am ready to start bee keeping that will help me sustain my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
6,000KES on buying 2 goats for keeping, and spent the rest on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a new house
I plan to buy 2 cows to go pay dowry for my second wife
I plan to save the rest to pay school fees for my child who will join high school next year
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my family they motivate me to work extra hard in order to provide for them
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the death of my younger sister who died and left me to carry the burden of her children yet I also have my own family. The burden is always too much
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting with my wife
