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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials that I used to finish my house that I had started constructing using the first transfer. I also leased a piece of land that I used to grow maize. I am looking forward for harvesting.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have a nice house. My family now leaves more comfortably in a nice house. I am grateful for the money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly does well by giving money that helps eradicate poverty in the community, on the other hand GiveDirectly should give the money monthly for ten years as apposed to giving the money in lump sum that makes people reluctant.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to build a new more spacious house. I used to stay in a very dilapidated house . It was leaking and in bad shape.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a nice house and I am no longer rained on. It has become so comfortable staying in a good house. Its a nice feeling.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying one bag of maize, a bed, a mattress and I also payed school fee for my sister who just joined form one
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the cash because it gave me hope of buying a few things that my heart desired
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house, in our piece of land, so that we have our own home. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy two cows, that I intend to pay as dowry for my wife. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to pay college fees for my sister, who is pursuing an IT course in Nairobi.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are very proud of is, having built this our house, with savings from our horticultural farming activities, that we used to carry out.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, providing food for my family, due to unreliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I'm having supper together with my family.
