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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on repaying a loan that I had in our savings group, invested some amount in my business which is doing well and built a kitchen to have a separate cooking place. I also plastered my house and used most of the transfer on paying fees for my daughter who has just joined high school to proceed with her education.
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 no longer borrow money from my friends because I managed to boost my business hence getting more income that I use for my daily upkeep. I also never imagined that my daughter would go to high school but right now she is in school and I am hopeful for a brighter future through her education.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did a good job by uplifting the living standards of the poor people in our village through issuing unconditional cash transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on renovating my house since it was almost swept away by flood, I also paid my children school fee and bought food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that now I have a precious house that accommodate me and my family together with my visitors comfortable.
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 the first transfer on paying for my child's medication worth 1500 KES, paid school fee of 1500 KES for my child in primary school, bought a mattress of 3500 KES, paid a loan of 2000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a house because my current house is almost falling. I also do not have chairs in my house so I'm planning to buy a few furniture after building a house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on school fees and other necessities for my eldest daughter who is going to join form one next year. I am also planning to spend part of the transfer on food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my small business of selling fish.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is is the high cost of living, which overwhelms my earnings from the fish trade.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am interacting with my customers and other traders at the market.
