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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 spent 10,000 KES to buy cement to plaster my house, I bought cattle at 15,000 KES for rearing. Bought sofa set at 8,000 KES and the remaining amount I spent to buy 2 sacks of maize for my family's 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 a big house which is more comfortable for me and my family. I also livestock and my house is also plastered, all this would not have happened without the transfers. Thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly sends money directly and recipients are left to prioritize their own needs. I have not seen anything GD did not did well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a cow worth 22000 KES, chairs worth 11000 KES, cusions worth 6720 KES, building animal shed with 7000 KES and payed school fees worth 3000 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in your life is that I now own cattle and I can now afford to pay school fees for my children
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought poles for 5,400 KES and paid 4,000 KES for labour to do the roofing.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to enlarge my house and do plastering.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. If there are any funds remaining I plan to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a casual worker at the lakeside for quite a while and after diligently saving my earnings I have been able to buy some goats and sheep.
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 better house for my family. My current house is dilapidated and too small for my family, this means that some of my children have to sleep at our neighbours home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing with my family. We often chat, crack jokes and have a good time as we prepare supper and this makes me very happy.
