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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school for my child in high school at 10,000 KES, bought fourteen bags of cement, three steel windows at 9,000 KES then tilled land on which I'll plant maize and beans when the rains come.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I managed to pay my children's school fee without struggling, unlike before when I used to work for other people to get some little pay that wasn't even enough to pay their fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly do well by being truthful and honest by keeping to their word. GiveDirectly can do even better by sending us some money once in a while instead of just withdrawing at once.
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 in constructing latrine, l also bought two sacks of maize, solar and uniform for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My children are nowadays able to consistently go to school without being sent home for school fees, I also have enough food in my house, All my stress is generally reduced.
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?
From my first transfer, I spent 4,000 to pay school fees, bought a mattress at 4,000 KES and the remaining 2,000 KES, I spent to till my land ready for planting.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to renovate my house, pay school fees and build pit latrine in my own compound
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer to pay school fees for my daughter in form one and my other two children in a private primary school,and to start shoes selling business in the nearby market.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud because I have managed to educate my daughter upto form one with the little money that I get from my farm.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have a steady income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am spending time with my family.
