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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 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 buying 2 steel doors and 4 steel windows and window panes which amounted to more than half my transfer. I had the windows and doors fixed to my new house and it looks very nice that people can't take off their eyes from my it as they pass by.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Receiving the transfers has made it possible for my family to have a more spacious house. My children are able to stay in school without any interference thanks to the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GIvedirectly has done well in following through with their promises. I do not know of anything they did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought 32 iron sheets for building the house, I also bought 2 still door and 4 windows. However, my children were lacking enough clothing which I bought and the rest money went on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My old house was almost collapsing and every time the wind blow I was stress up imagining how I can stay with children in a house without roof. but through transfer have been able stay positive and free from stress.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying furniture 6000KES and use the remaining 4000 KES to buy food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building my house.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on building a new house since the current one is very old and has cracks all over,secondly I will use part of it to pay school fees for my children and lastly revive my small business of selling polythene bags which had stalled due to lack of capital.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I bought two cows years back after saving money from the casual jobs around.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is on making ends meet,I have a total of eight children including grandchildren from my late son.I have no proper source of income hence finding it hard to support this big family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is normally in the morning when I'm attending to my vegetables farm.l grow kales mostly and can sell some to get some income.
