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Kenedy's family
Kenedy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
36
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($524 USD)
access_time 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently different in that I now have a new house after receiving this transfer. I was living in a small grass thatched house with my family which was getting a little less comfortable especially with the increasing size of my family. Having constructed this new house has given me so much joy within my family and the ability to think of other new investments that will change my life altogether. I feel so much indebted to GiveDirectly for this.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly did so well in giving us unconditional cash. This has greatly empowered me and given me an opportunity to think of new investments especially now that I am relocating. On the other hand I did not find anything with their operations that did not go down well with me. I feel that they did everything they could in the best manner they could.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer to transport building materials that I bought with my first transfer to the construction site. I made a decision to build a new house in a different location so that I would be able to undertake other meaningful development projects in my new area of stay.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($536 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that now I got three heifers that I didn't have previously. I had sold the cows which I had to purchase a piece of land in our neighbourhood. I felt it was important to buy the heifers then later sell them and buy another cow from the sales of the heifer. I feel like my hope of living a good life once more has been revived.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my transfer when I was taking my supper. I stopped eating to check the message that I had received. I was surprised to realize it was from Give Directly indicating they had sent me the first transfers. I was so happy and that I even stopped eating and started dancing. I remember going to bed with great joy because of this news.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent KES 9000 of the transfers from Give Directly to buy trees. I had planted several trees in but was forced to sell them when an emergency arose. When I got this money I decided to buy the trees I had sold previously. I also spent KES 28000 to buy three heifers. Heifers are of great value in this village and produce high returns as long as they are well kept. Apart from that, I used KES 1000 to purchase some clothes for myself and my wife. I spent the remaining KES 16000, to buy iron sheets for constructing a house. I thank Give Directly for allowing me to do all these within a very short period of time.
 
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access_time almost 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me to build an iron roofed house as well as buy a dairy cow which will on turn provide milk for my family consumption as well as some for sell to earn a little source of income
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually in the evening after i am done with my daily activities. This is the time i usually make calls to my wife to check on her and the kid and knowing that their day was well spent makes me happy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Due to lack of employment, i have been forced to work as a casual labourer miles away from home in someone's farm. This has been a great challenge since i got married two months ago and my wish has always been to live under the same roof with my wife in order to avoid loneliness. I usually come home one weekend in a month which i feel it aint enough time to spend with my wife and child. I however hope things will change upon receiving this money since i plan to open a shop in the nearby shopping centre and operate in it myself.