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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent much of the third transfer on paying school fees for my child, I also bought a solar lamp for lighting.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I was able to build a house and now I live a better life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD did well in improving the lives of the people in this village, we have good houses and our children are attending school 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 40,000 KES of my second transfer on construction cost when expanding my house(i bought iron sheets, timber and paid labor charges), bought mattress at 6,000 KES and 10 seat cushions at 4,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is being able to expand my house,i now live in a bigger house fit for 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?
I used my transfer to buy poles KES 5000, paid primary school fee KES 2000, bought a welding rod KES 1000 and food KES 2000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy 2 sheep, plaster my house and boost my hairdressing business.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of my transfer on school fees.I will boost my hairdressing business and lastly,I will use the remaining amount to expand my house because it is squeezed.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest of educating my children up to college level and that is my achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say,lack of money to buy the items that I need most in my life is the biggest hardship I am facing in my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I see more customers streaming in to make their hair.This is my favorite time because I make alot of money through giving my services.
