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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to complete cementing my house. Paid my son in high school fee. I'm still having some money in my phone.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I fenced my home and now feel more secured compared to the days when one could just cross in the middle of the home and pick anything in case there isn't any one at home. Apart from that, I now have some animals which I bought with the second transfer and can be turned to money in case there is any compleling need.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GD does well is that it is determined to uplift the livelihood of the poor in the community. At the moment, I'm not sure of what GD doesn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on building materials: I bought 33 iron sheets, 50 round polls and 50 Kgs of wire mesh. I have already fenced my home and I am very happy. I am also excited that I will soon have a better iron-roofed house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I can mention in my daily life after receiving transfers from Give Directly is that I am no longer abused of being lazy and incapable of fencing my own home since I fenced the whole compound, courtesy of Give Directly. This has reduced altercation and arguments between me and rogue villagers who would walk freely in my home from any where and even pick my items without my consent.
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 spent my first cash transfer on paying school fees 4,000 KES, 6 pieces of iron sheet 3,000 KES and 4 bags of cement 2,800 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on starting a business to enable me earn a daily income.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a rental house for income generation, pay school fees for my children and fence my compound to enhance security.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have children in secondary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of well paying job, this has made me not to meet my life expectations.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when building, this is my profession.
