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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my entire third transfer to invest on Mpesa business. This is now my major source of income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I now have a business of my own and no longer works for people as casual laborer. Thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well inn giving unconditional cash to recipients and leaving them to make their own decisions on how to spend it. I have not seen anything they did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to start an Mpesa business for 50000
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the business i started which now earns me income.
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 used my token to pay primary fees for my 2 children KES 1800, stocked my canteen KES 7000 and bought food KES 1100.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house and invest in MPESA to supplement my canteen sales.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it's small, set up an Mpesa business so as to increase my level of income and use the remaining amount on school fee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am a young entrepreneur who strives to offer my family quality life. I am happy today that through hard work, my children are attending very good private schools and so they have a bright future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is poor health. I have a chest condition that sometimes disrupts my work.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am receiving many customers at my shop.
