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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 the entire transfer to expand my m-pesa agents.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that my farming activities which I commenced with the second transfer is doing good and I've even employed some people who are currently working on the farm. Apart from that, my dream of pursuing a medical course is at the verge of being realized because I've saved enough from my ventures and joining this September.
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 deal with individuals directly and doesn't restrict you on how to utilize the money. At the moment, I'm not sure what GD doesn't do well.
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 the first lump sum on buying a water pump machine which I can use to irrigate my farm and hire it to local people in order to get income and increase food production to my local area.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Have been able to support my self and my family fully through income I get from the irrigation farm and I'm less worried a bout where to get money because I have water pump machine for pumping water to farm.
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 in buying farm inputs 8,800 KES, fuel for pumping irrigation water in my farm 1000 KES and transport 200 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on boosting my M-pesa and agribusiness projects.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to future my studies since I did my forth form and was not able to raise college fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l worked hard through farming and built my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to further my studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm.
