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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my entire third transfer on building a decent spacious house since right now I have a second wife hence it was prudent to have a different house from the first wife's who had passed on.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that, I have been able to put up a house very fast which could have taken a long time to accomplish hence less stressed and can now think of other things to concentrate on.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did their work well by being trustworth and sending money on time.
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?
I spent my second transfer to construct a pit latrine,i spent 20000 KES on this. I spent 15000 KES to buy a motorbike to use for taxi business i want to start. i spent 8000 KES to buy three sheep. The remaining i used to buy clothes and food my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that i have a better latrine and my family members are free from diseases.
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 token payment on paying school fees for my children.I also bought a bed,a mattress and food for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buiding an iron roofed house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
i plan to pay school fees for my children
I plan to start a small business
I plan to build a bigger house for my family
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is buying my own motorcycle that I use as a taxi. It helps me to cater for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is when my wife passed away and left me with very young kids to take care of something that I was not used to.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting
