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Nicholas
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
29
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my money on buying seven goats and now I believe the goats will reproduce and on my household emmergencies I can sell some and pay school fees for my children. The remaining transfer I bought food for my family's consumption .
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of my second transfer to buy iron sheets, nails, fascia board and paint which am planning to use in building an iron roofed house since am living in a grass thatched house, I gave my spouse some amount for her personal use and also to buy other household items which she did not have. The remaining amount, I spent to repair my motorcycle which had broken down and yet it was our only source of income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well in sending us money not inform of a loan which gives one stress on how to repay back and this has changed the lives of recipient to better. I have not seen that has not done well
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have repaired my motorcycle but would have sold it at a very throw away price, I would not have bought iron sheets which am planning to use in building a new house but would have lived in a grass thatched for very long time.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to purchase family clothes and foodstuffs. Bought a young goat. I also gave my spouse some money to pay her mother a visit.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy. In fact I was worried because almost everyone had received the transfer while mine was no where and people were saying that I wasn't lucky but at last, my God proved them wrong.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is how to build a good house and have my own house where I can stay with my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have gone through the day and now I thank God because He knows my next move.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will change my life. I have planned to build my house and purchase some livestock that will help us in future.