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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying fishing nets which were unfortunately stolen .I added 30,000 KES to our communal group of four GiveDirectly beneficiaries and bought a boat engine which its being used at the moment to harvest fish and sell them to make income for our family's .I also bought a cupboard and electrical appliance for my house .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing a boat engine and constructed a boat. I collaborated with other two recipients from the family and contributed towards this joint project of boat making which we projected to generate us a lot of income for the development of the entire family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has greatly changed with the transfers from GiveDirectly because I am able to wake up every morning and find something to do which can generate me some money for the family's consumption and savings.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing fishing nets to help me conduct my fishing activities well. In my entire life since I dropped out of school due to poverty, I have always engaged in fishing activities though under somebody firm. Since I had no money to purchase my own tools for that activity, I collaborated with a friend to use his tools and shared the proceeds made at the end of the day. I underwent losses as what I earned could not even sustain my family. I thank Give Directly for enabling me acquire my own tools and operate my a sole trade.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I felt so happy for I knew I would buy my own tools and conduct an independent fishing activity.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I dropped out of primary school because my parents were not able to pay for my education and that has made life very difficult for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am very happy in the morning when I am from fishing the entire night, and I become happier when I catch more fish.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy because some of my plans which I have been having for ages will be accomplished.
