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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy steel door for my house. Used a portion of the transfer to complete my house which I commenced building with the second transfer. I also purchased foodstuffs and water containers.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now have a spacious house which accommodate all my belonging. I had a very small house but couldn't manage to build a better one due to financial inadequacy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD is honest and doesn't entertain corruption. At the moment, I'm not aware of what GD doesn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy forty iron sheets, nails and poles as part of construction materials for my new house. The remaining amount was spent on buy food and clothes for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to construct a new and bigger house thanks to transfers from GiveDirectly. My family can now get enough space to keep their belongings and also have privacy.
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 clearing high school fee arrears for my son to enable him get her certificate hence he can be capable of joining college .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer as I was in financial crisis. Thanks a lot to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. The remaining transfers will be used to buy timber, nails and wire mesh which I will use to build a shed for a goat which produces milk. The goat was a donation from a local non governmental organisation.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having managed to get a goat which produces milk from a local non governmental organisation. The goat has already given birth to two male kids which I will sell later.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to have proper meals. I am HIV positive and healthy nutritious meals are very important when managing the condition. If I am unable to get financial assistance I might develop AIDS.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning especially on sunday. This is because I usually go to church, whenever I am in church I am always very happy.
