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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to start a poultry business and second hand shoes to earn a living. I also bought food for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I wouldn't have a start business and build a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In the my opinion,GD was very transparent to their services and information,only wish that they continues giving us money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to invest in a retail shop business which is now my main source of income. I also bought some chicken which am rearing and when mature, I can sell to make a profit.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have my own income generating activity which is my shop and this makes me very happy. Thank you GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I received my first transfer when I was almost being transferred to Credit Rating Bureau by Kenya Commercial Bank and Mshwari-an Mpesa loan service provider after defaulting with their loans. Getting this money was therefore a blessing to me since it enabled me clear all these outstanding debts and I am now happy.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My dream has been starting a poultry project and therefore getting my upcoming secondary transfer will move me closer to achieving this dream.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan start poultry keeping project that can get me some income in future and to also buy building materials and pay work man to build a house for me.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am a trained Community worker.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is that I am homeless but I lack money to build my own house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I set up to go to work.
