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Agnetta
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
48
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my children, I also bought 15 bags of cement that I used to renovate my wall.
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 comfortable semi permanent house and I'm at peace after paying school fees for my children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GD did well in given out transfer in phases because it help us plan well with the transfer.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of second transfer on building a permanent latrine which has been a major issue with public health officers, I also managed to renovate my house by plastering the internal and external part.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Building latrine was my major concern for a very long time and I have been saved the embarrassment of using my neighbour's latrine or sometimes going to the bush.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
The upcoming transfer i want to use to start poultry keeping because i have the knowledge and it will boost my livelihood.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first to buy a solar panel that cost me 9400 KES. Before i used to use a kerosene lamp.The remaining amount i used to buy food for my family.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets and other materials to construct a poultry house, because we have been meaning to start a poultry project as an economic activity.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the support I am giving my children, making sure that they get food, clothes and other essentials.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of money because I don't have a regular source of income and the cost of living has really gone up.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am preparing my children for school, so that when I look at them they appear smart.