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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I spent it on 3 steel windows, 2 steel doors and a solar panel. The solar panel has actually offered me a relief-initially we depended on paraffin as our major source of energy which was too expensive to manage and maintain. It was unhealthy too for our lives and this could sometimes discourage my children from doing their homework. I am happy that this is no longer the case.
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 cash transfers in that currently we dress up properly well, we live in a more secure house-one with burglar proof doors and windows and lastly, my home is now the place to be-it looks more attractive.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, what Give Directly does well is that they send us money directly to us and again, we are given money to spend the best way we like, however, I have a feeling that they are some community members who are more vulnerable and therefore Give Directly should intervene in their budget making process to help them prioritize their needs.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to invest in my business worth 7200KES,paid workers to prepare my parcel of land 10500KES,bought seeds 10000KES,obtained a business permit 9600KES,food 2000KES,kept 10000 as savings.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to pay workers to prepare my piece of land since the land could lie fallow.Right now I also have a business idea which I am going to implement from next week.I everything ready including the business permit.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used 3500 for land cultivation, used 3000 thousand in starting a business, 2500 on household utensils and i spent 1000 on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy bulding materials, plan to pay school fees and also to buy water cart for business.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to rent a farm somewhere so that I can grow crops for my own consumption.I also plan to use some of the amount to pay school fees and to buy household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I own a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how to ensure that I provide food that is enough to feed my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is mostly in the morning when I'm listening to gospel music from my radio.
