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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($530 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is so different because I built a new house and a kitchen through these transfers. I bought building materials which I used to build a new house and kitchen. Previously, I had a small house which could hardly accommodate my growing family and used to cook under a tree as I had no kitchen. My life is beautiful as I have a very beautiful house and kitchen.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
They have changed the lives of people in my society. People have transitioned from thatched roof houses to iron-roofed houses using the transfers. The transfers have elevated poverty in my society. I have a new house and kitchen that can accommodate my large family and I do not have to cook under a tree anymore.
Give Directly does nothing wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I had planned with the first transfer by buying building materials like iron sheets, nails, timber and poles to build a new as I had a small house that could not accommodate my growing family. I used the transfer to pay a contractor who built the house. Part of the transfer was used to buy livestock that I am rearing for financial security later for my family. I also built a new kitchen as I used to cook my meals under a tree. I also bought clothes for my family who had clothes that were not presentable.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I bought plastic chairs for hiring hence, I have been making money by hiring them to my neighbours and churches where their are fuctions thus it has increased my daily income .I am now able to provide for my family basic needs with a lot of ease.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I was very excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying iron sheets, round polls, and nails that I am planning to use to build my kitchen because I do not have one. I also bought household items like beddings, plastic chairs for hire. The remaining amount I bought two sacks of maize for family consumption.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means improved source of income. I would like to spend the transfer on expanding my small scale business. This would be more sustainable and better way of providing for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after work and get paid. This gives me courage to bring up my family by providing for their basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in life is unreliable source of income. I depend on casual labor that is seasonal and tedious. This makes it more challenging to plan for my life.
