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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 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 cattle for rearing and the remaining amount, I spent to buy a sack of maize for consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
MY life is different in that, I now have livestock which I never thought I could own in my life and also am hoping for a better yield because I bought fertilizer with the transfers, all this would not have happened without the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well by providing transfers which was used by recipients who did not have house to build houses. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing two bags of maize for the family consumption, bought decent clothes for my children and a mattress to sleep in a comfortable place. I also bought a sofa set since I had none and used the larger percentage of the amount on purchasing two bulls to help in farm work.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I cultivate a large portion of my land because I managed to purchase two bulls that has been helpful in farm work. I no longer dig using my hand which takes a long time to complete and get more yields unlike before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 3 sheep to start sheep breeding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer. Thanks a lot to GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to set up a business of my own,I will a few cows and build a better house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I built a house and I have two goats that I bought.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced has been not being lucky to find good jobs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am out working with my friends it reduces stress.
