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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 to stay in a very squeezed one room house. It was so small that it could not comfortably accommodate my visitors. I decided to construct a three room house using part of my third transfer, I bought building materials that enabled me do that and the remaining I spent on buying a cow for milking. I am grateful for the money from GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent the whole of it on 3 bulls. I prioritized on livestock because this is one of the most lucrative and sustainable investment in my area and through it, I believe that my the stock of wealth will appreciate.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently I live my dream. I had been craving to be a livestock farmer which Give Directly has enabled me to achieve and I still believe that their number is yet to increase.
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 a sheep which will helpe me meet other need when it multiplies and i am able to sell. I also stocked a bag of maize to ensure food is available for my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt overjoyed when i received this money because i thought GD will never fulfill the promise like some NGOs
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan, is to use part of the transfer to buy water pump that we intend to use in irrigating our farm, where we plan to grow kales and tomatoes. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to start a small retail shop for my wife to manage for family income. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to expand this our house, because it is small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are proudest of is, having built this our house, with savings from our horticultural farming activities.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, inadequate income to buy food for our family, on a daily basis, due to unreliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evenings, is the happiest part of my day, because that's when I usually relax at homewith my family, after my day's activities.
