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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($525 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different from how it would have been since I now have a running business which I wouldn't have started were it not for the money. I have also managed to pay school fees for my son and he is now studying well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did so well in giving out the transfer fairly to everyone in the village and that everyone was given the freedom to choose what to do with the transfer. They did so well in all its processes.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used the transfer that I received to start a small business and paid school fees for my son. I also paid for my treatment and I am still planning for the remaining amount.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness since am almost starting a business which will be generating money for me.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy the moment I received the money from GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfers to build myself a house and a battery charger so that I can start charging car batteries for people.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means an improvement of my living since I am going to spend my transfers on building a new house and get a grinding machine for my business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.It is at this time that I am resting after a hard day's work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the demise of my wife last year due to motorcycle accident.She really left a big gap that I have failed to fill it.
