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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer in adding building materials which was used in building my new house. I also bought a mattress to replace the one I had which was very old and worn out. I then put some money into savings for any future eventualities. I then spent the rest in boosting my online business where I sell ebooks and dvds.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have progressed, like I said I now have an online business and some savings to fall back on. I also have a beautiful house and decent clothing for my work.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion giving money directly is a good model it allows one to decide on what they want to spend on without constraints. I do not see anything that needs improvement.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer to buy my own clothing that cost me 17800 KES , I have never had good clothing for along time and this lowered my self esteem. I bought building materials,twenty five iorn sheets that cost me 17500 KES, i bought nails that cost me 600 KES,I bought timber that cost me 10,000 KES. I renewed my driving licences using 940 KES,I have upgraded my online using 2000 KES. I have been using the remaining amount to buy daily food for myself. My life is better now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My biggest difference in my life is that i have clothing i can now walk with confidence in public unlike before. I also have a renewed my licence and i can earn a living form it. My online business is also picking up. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly,my life has changed a for the better.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to purchase a bicycle worth 2000 KES,shopping 3950 KES,food 1500 KES and kept 4000 KES as savings.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer to build a house and keep the rest as savings
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets, round poles, timber and labour so that I can build a house and have my own home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is looking after my wife and child.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is going through life as an orphan.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am receiving pay for my labour.
