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Janet
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Casual labor
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Kenya Large Transfer
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Apparently, I do not have any other new goal except working out ways on how best to clear out the amount owed to the land owner which I purchased on installment basis using the second transfer from GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What I cannot take away from GiveDirectly is the fact that they did keep their word by sending the transfer as indicated when they first visited us. I can not pin point what GiveDirectly does not do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Having made a land sale agreement in which I was supposed to be paying KES 75000 for the entire piece of land, I therefore paid KES 47000 amount received from my second transfer thus having a balance of KES 38000. My ultimate goal is to build some rental houses on the said piece of land as a fall back plan. Currently, I do vend food whereas my husband operates a small business as away of making ends meet. Inspite of these hustle we hardly get enough to cater for all our basic needs being a family of six.Furthermore, I did save the remaining amount with an intension to start up a business for my sister who is currently unemployed. I will forever be grateful to GiveDirectly for uplifting our lively hood. Thank you GiveDirectly.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Heading to the shop to get some few basic utilities just as a normal errand, I received an alert on my phone. On checking it was was an MPESA message and I had been credited with some funds from GiveDirectly. I was excited and quite happy that I had to double check my balance. I was able to withdraw the cash from an MPESA agent two weeks later and was able to put the amount to work.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The funds received boosted my dairy farming as I was able to purchase cows solely for milk production and was able to buy food supplements ensuring we do not sleep hungry again.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The amount received of KSH 55000 came as a great source of relief as I was able to invest the funds in quite a number of projects. I bought 2 cows at KSH 39000 thus ensuring I atleast get fresh milk production daily. I was also able to clear some school fees balances of KSH 5000 enabling continuity of studies for my children. I also added to the food products in the house worth KSH 6000. To provide a comfortable good night sleep, I also purchased a good mattress at KSH 5500.
 
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access_time 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have always wished to get a source of income of my own so that I can support my spouse in providing for the family. Lack of capital has been a hindrance. Receiving this money will therefore help me open a business that will serve as a source of income. My target is opening a food kiosk and a grocery in Petanguo shopping center. My projection is spending KES 40,000 on this.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the month of November, I was able to buy one young goat and two ducks from my savings. Whenever my husband sent me money, I used to save a little money. This were my 6 months savings amounting to KES 2500. I am glad that I will at some point get to sell some livestock or their products and support my husband in buying food or even clothes for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Sitting idle with no work to do is what has been stressing me a lot. I depend on my spouse to fully support me and my children. Farming is not doing well in the region due to long dry spells. The only option I have to earn income is starting a business but I do not have the capital to do so. The casual jobs my husband does earn him as little as KES 2,000 in a month. This has makes it difficult to satisfy all the needs for my family of three children.