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Dickson
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
30
workCampaign
UBI
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17th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is currently different from the way it was four months ago in that I was able to plant trees with part of the recent transfers. The trees are currently doing well and I believe that in the next few years they will have matured thus I'm expecting good income from them.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
After losing all my poultry to a poultry diseases outbreak I haven't given up yet. Therefore, for the next four months of my life, I have an additional goal of using the coming transfers to start rearing more poultry.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
I wouldn't say that there is much difference in my daily life currently. I invested the transfers in poultry rearing, started off well and the numbers increased to 20 chicken. Unfortunately, they all succumbed to poultry disease outbreak leaving me with none. I haven't lost hope yet. I'm still planning to use the coming transfers to start rearing poultry again.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I'm planning to invest the coming transfers on poultry. I got disappointed previously after losing all my poultry to a poultry disease outbreak and learnt from it. Since poultry grows and breeds fast, I believe that after six months I'll have more poultry which I'm planning to sell in order to raise money for purchasing a cow. I'll ensure I put the required measures to ensure that I don't lose my poultry again.
 
16th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
The biggest difference that ever since I started receiving transfers, my farming has really improved. I currently use high-quality fertilizer and seeds which has seen me get a good harvest at the end of the day. This has also increased my income in terms of profits earned after-sales.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
I am planning to start farming tomatoes. After doing a little research it has come to my realization that it has good profits as compared to other products. Though highly perishable I will not go wrong.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference is that I have been able to use the transfers in farming which have in return given me a good harvest. This has enabled my household to earn income fro the sale of these products.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, I am hoping to have started farming tomatoes and if possible will be having my first harvest. This will make me a diverse farmer.
 
12th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
The other difference in my life through these transfers is that every month I have my own money which is not a debt. I used to struggle to get money since my main source of income was farming and had to wait until harvesting time to get money. Anytime I was in need of money, I would have to borrow money which led me to a lot of debts. I no longer have to borrow as I used to and if I have to borrow, I don't stay long before paying back the debt because of these transfers.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
In the next four months, I wish to buy household items such as seats, cupboard and new utensil.This is because what I have is old and broken. Anytime I have visitors, I have to borrow which I do not want to anymore.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference since I started receiving these transfers is that I have achieved my dream of owning a poultry business. I had desired to have such business but due to my low-income from farming, I was not able to start the business. With this business, I will be able to sell the chicken and the eggs to raise money to handle my family financial needs so that I do not struggle again as I have done in the past. I would want to have abetter future.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, I would want to plant tress in my home. I know in the next two-three years, I will be able to sell them and get an income which will hgelp me handle my family needs easily.
 
8th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
Right now I am in a position to buy food for the family so easily unlike how I used to struggle before. I can even go the shop and get goods on credit because I am assured of getting the money from the organization at the end of the month.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
I am planning to use the cash to pay school fees for my children in addition to buying new school uniform whenever called upon to called to dos so.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
I have always been keen on buying domestic animals such as goats, sheep and cows that I consider to be a future investment because when I run broke or have an emergency in the future then I can be able to sell them in exchange for cash.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change by being able to buy another cow because for me I think it is an investment into the future because I will be able to sell them in the near future when I am broke.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now in a position to get some cash every month and I use it to profit me and my family.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
My life will change because I will have enough livestock and chicken that I will be able rear, and that alone is a big difference in my life.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I am in a position to buy things that I had not been able to buy in the past.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a plan of buying a few animals that I will rear within my compound.
 
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is recovery from a road accident injuries. I was hit by a vehicle while riding a motorcycle and incurred a lot of injuries. I stayed in a comma for two days. It took five months for me to heal fully. I was in a great pain.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am from work. I get an an opportunity to interact with my beloved wife and children as we get together on the table to have super.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I will spend the transfer to improve my incomplete house. I have been building a permanent house but ran short of cash to do finishing. I am going to buy cement and hire labourers for the finishing work. This will improve my house decency and security.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my current modern house though it is incomplete. I was living in a small grass thatched house that could not comfortably accommodate my family. I am proud that my family has a modern house for shelter.