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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 constructing a spacious house to replace the old and tiny one that I had before that could not allow for accommodation of all my family members and any other household item that I owned. Other than that, i purchased some livestock with intentions of selling them out in times of financial crisis rather than calling out for support from other people at these times
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have expereinced a great improvement in my life, I am so proud that through the organisation I have become a dairy, occupying a very nice house and having all children educated.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly has worked so well. The manner in which it sends transfers through an individual's mpesa account has made its work more credible.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
From my second transfer, I bought 1 cattle at 41,200 KES, bought iron sheets at 6,500 KE, bought nails at 1,000 KES and the remaining 900 KES I spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have livestock and I renovated my house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 10 iron sheets at 6,500 KES, 40 kilograms of maize at 2,000 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented walls and floor then buy either sheep or goats depending on the amount that will be remaining.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to expand our house and buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that we are able to provide for our family through charcoal burning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of proper water to carter for our needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we are working.
