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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 most of my third transfer to buy a sofa set which I have always admired and longed for. I also bought a bigger bed and a high density mattress for a more comfortable sleep and also bought twenty tins of maize for my family's consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the money, I would not be living in a big house with steel door and windows and also would not have bought a sofa set but would still be owning my old armchairs. Thank you GD
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly sends money directly and as promised without asking for bribes. I have not seen anything they did not do well.
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?
I spent my second cash transfer to buy a calf 15000KES,oxen 10000KES,steel door 7000KES,windows 2500KES,sand 2500KES,paid workers 3300KES,window panes and frames1500KES,flour 2200KES,tomatoe pesticide and paid workers 3000KES,clay and window stands 1000KES,irrigation fee 1000KES,transport fee 500KES used the rest of the money to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that right now I have some cattle,my business is doing well and I have windows their is flow of air in the house.
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?
I used my token to plough 1 acre of land to plant tomatoes KES 11000, i added KES 1120.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment open a shop and rear chicken.
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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 starting a grocery shop at our local shopping centre.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is seeing our house getting damaged by floods. We live in a flood prone area, and when it rains, water flows into our house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am relaxing after completing my morning chores.
