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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 my third transfer on purchasing food for the family consumption and invested part of the money on a business which is selling firewood to get more income. I also repaired my motocycle that I use to ferry people around our village getting some amount at the end of the day and used most of the transfer on purchasing building materials hoping to extend my house very soon.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that, I own a motocycle bought using the second transfer and I get more profits by ferrying people around our village . I also eat well because I managed to purchase enough food in the house that can sustain the family members hence don't starin soo much unlike before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GiveDirectly did well was going to a door to door visit to tell the receipient about the program and sending the money without involving a second party.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle which I am using in transport business to earn an income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own motorcycle hence I get more income for my daily needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have been having a burning desire to start livestock farming and therefore when I received my first transfer, I spent 5000 KES on 2 sheep to start with. I cleared school fees balances for my 2 children in a primary school to enable them attend classes after staying with us at home for quite some time due to lack of money to educate them.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning that when I receive my upcoming second transfer, I will buy a second-hand motorcycle to generate for us income for our daily needs.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like use part of the to open up a business to generate income to help support my family . Finally l would wish to do farming using some of the money.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have worked hard and bought a sheep.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning after working in my farm.
