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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 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 fix window panes. I cemented both walls and floor of my house. I also purchased corns for family consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that it my family live in peace compared to the days when I was facing financial constraints. We(my family) could not go for the whole week without a fight but now that is a history.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What GD does well is that it gives the beneficiaries ready cash to invest the way they want. I'm not aware of what GD doesn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I bought building materials; I spent on 2 lorries of sand, 15 bags of cement and a steel door and 3 steel windows this cost me almost the whole amount and I spent the rest on food. I haven't started the construction but I am glad that almost everything is with me already and apart from this, we have been eating well.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can now feed my household members without necessary working on other peoples' farms and this has given me an opportunity to attend to my errands and use my time constructively. I don't now need to waste time earning little while working for others.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying two bags of maize, clothes, food and I also payed school fees for my son who was still in school during that time
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the cash because it gave me hope for buying a few things that my heart desired like food, during that time I couldn't even afford buying food for my family
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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 very old,then I will buy two cows that will be assisting me when farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am educating my children who are in high school,through the small scale farming that I am doing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been seeing my children go to school,I have been struggling a lot to pay school fees and the business I am doing does not give much.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am farming and my crops grow well.
