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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third cash transfer, I plastered my main house with sand and cement. I decided to cement the house since it had a lot of crevices on the walls before then and these could harbor mosquitoes that were very dangerous to our lives. we could easily catch malaria due to their bites.
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 received cash transfer in that currently, we live in a better house-one with no cracks and crevices to hide mosquitoes that are agents of malaria. We are living in a healthier life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, I am pleased with the fact that Give Directly sent us money directly and intact, however, I would plead with them to increase the amount from a 1000 US dollar so that we may be able to finish some of the projects we have underway.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer worth 10000KES to pay workers involved in farm work,bought fertilizer 10000KES,sand12000KES,paid workers to smear the house 5000KES,tranport 2000KES,clothes 2000KES,shoes 600KES,bucket and basin 350KES and bought food with the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have enough food to eat,I dont have to go for small jobs daily to sustain my family members.
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 used my token to plough my rice farm KES 5000, bought food and clothes KES 4800.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to plaster my house and plant rice.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to expand my business of selling small fish
I plan to repair my house
I plan to pay school fees for my children
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my small business of selling small fish. It helps me one way or another in the house
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is when my father died and I had to quit school due to lack of school fees
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting with my children at home
