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Fibi
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
62
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on cementing the walls and floor of my house, bought an ox at 25,000 KES then used the rest on food and other house items.
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 now have a very nice and spacious house unlike before when I had a very small and weak house that consumed much of my time and energy mad smearing during repairs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by genuinely helping the poor.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to pay school fees for my grandchildren who are orphans,
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my grandchildren have not been sent home for school fees like before and also soon I will plaster my house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to purchase 10 pieces of iron sheets worth 6500KES, 3kgs of nails 1700KES and bought food with the rest of the money.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer to plaster my house.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house which is about to fall down and the remaining money I will use it to feed my grand children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement I can't say I have any since am struggling to provide for my grand children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of a proper house and someone to help me take care of my grandchildren
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am farming.