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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 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. I bought some chair with a portion of the remaining transfer transfer. Purchased a cupboard with some money where I keep my utensils. Besides, I also bought grains for family consumption with the remaining amount.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has completely changed. I was living in my mother in-law's house because of my inability to raise mine but now I have one.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD is upto its promises. I'm not aware of what GD doesn't do 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 most of my transfers on buying materials and constructing a house. I spent some of my transfer on buying a cow and two goats. I spent the remaining money on food and buying utensils. My life has improved because I now have a house and animals to rear.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to sleep at a neighbour's home, when I got my transfer, I built a house and I'm now comfortable. That's my best achievement. I further bought utensils and I can cook in my house. I now have an asset because I bought a cow that is expecting, hopefully, I will be milking soon and selling the milk to my neighbours and saving money.
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 spent my first transfer on buying 10 iron sheets at 6,500 KES, a goat at 2,500 KES used the rest of the money on food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on buying more building materials to build my own house because i am currently homeless but putting up with my husbands grandmother.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to buy sand, cement, iron roofing sheets, timber and nails which I will use to build a house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been a successful farmer. I usually sell sweet potatoes and this has enabled me to buy household items.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a house for my family. We often sleep in my mother in laws house but this very uncomfortable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because I can thank the Lord for blessing me and my family.
