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David
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
65
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Household Size:
5
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Campaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
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almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid dowry with around 30000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer and spent the remaining 20000 KES on medical bills for my wife.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Give Directly has has positively impacted on my life in that I managed to treat my wife and marry her under customary institution.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
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8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought iron sheets, utensils, a mattress and radio. I also paid the children's school fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to build a larger-proper house. I also want to pay my wife's dowry.
Enrolled
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over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a bigger house and buy furniture for my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that when I cultivate I get good harvest to support my home
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was when I was sick and had to be operated but lack of money made it hard
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part is when we go farming with my wife in the morning and we talk about life
