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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 entire third transfer on building a decent spacious house since the previous ones was very small.
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 the transfer in that, I have my own motorcycle bought using the second transfer that I use to ferry people around hence get more profits unlike before. I also feel happy in the new house because it is spacious than the previous one.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GiveDirectly did well was changing peoples lives especially the poorest in our community through giving out unconditional cash transfer which was sent directly to the recepient without involving a second party.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 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 buying second hand motorcycle which I use in transport business to earn a living.I also bought building materials (iron sheets,nails and polls).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a daily income from my motorcycle business hence I can meet my daily needs from the income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying iron sheets worth 8,500 KES, my motive of buying the iron sheets is to build a new house for my family .The one i am living in is smaller and is not in a good condition so i need to build a bigger one that is spacious enough for my growing family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying more building materials and building my house, i am also planning to use part of the transfer to start running a food stuff (sugar,salt,cooking oil)selling shop.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I intend to build a new house since my house is very small to accommodate my family. Secondly l would wish to start up a business to generate income to help my children. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to buy household items for my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Through casual labour l have managed to buy three sheep and that is my proudest achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is low source of income to sustain my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after doing casual work and relaxing with my mother and children.
