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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to build a house since I had small house that couldn't accommodate us comfortable and bought food for my family.I also bought a water tank and food for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different is that I wouldn't have manage to built a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GD did a well to ensure that we received our money as we as promised.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy 28 iron sheets, a steel door, 2 steel windows, nails and poles as part of the materials to construct my new house since the current one is very small. I then used the remaining amount to pay medical bills for my mother who was ill.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am now confident of moving into a new and bigger house that will give me enough room and space to cook and find a sleeping place for my children.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay 4000 KES for my child in primary school,i bought seven iron sheet that i want to use build another house. I spent 4500 KES. The remaining i used to buy food daily for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to spend my upcoming transfer to construct a new house, and buy furniture.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a casual worker for many years and after diligently saving my earnings for a while I was able to buy an ox which I later sold and used the money to buy two calves.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my child who is in a special needs school. If I am unable to raise the required fees he may have to defer his studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am having my lunch together with my family. Whenever I am having a meal I always feel very happy.
