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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 used a portion of the transfer to buy a bull for farming purposes. I bought and fixed doors and windows. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The difference in my life is that I've joined the legue of farmers. I now have bulls to carryout my farming activities. Besides, I have nice chairs in my house compared to the old and outdated chairs I had.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What GD does well is that it reaches the beneficiary directly without involving third party. For now I'm not privy to what GD doesn't well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two steel doors and four windows to fix on my house to enhance security and ventilation, I then bought cement to plaster the floor and the remaining amount was spent to buy two goats to keep in my farm.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have managed to fix doors and windows in my house and now the house the house looks nice and decent.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spend first transfer on buying 6 pieces of cement 6000 KES and use the remaining 4000 KES on food and clothes.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a semi permanent house,buying 2 cows and 4 goats.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy cement ,sand,and pay for labour to cement my house.I will buy improved fertilizers and crops to improve my farm so that I can get a good harvest.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have achieved to build my house ,I had just a smaller one before.I have also educated my son upto college level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I lack money to help me improve my farm so that I can get a better produce like everyone else.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I go to work in the farm with my family.
