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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to pay my three children school fee. I used a portion of the remaining transfer to expand my retail shop. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption with the rest of the money.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I'm relieved from roaming from relative to relative in search of my children's' fee.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What GD does well is that it reaches the beneficiaries directly without going through the corrupt third parties. To be honest, I'm not aware of what GD doesn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a new house as the previous one was leaking and nearly crumbling down. I am glad we now live in a secure shelter.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a more secure shelter and having being able to pay school fees for my children, that way they are able to stay in school without any interference.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying food and maize, I also payed school fees for my daughter who is in third form
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope of being able to afford to pay school fees for my children, by that time I couldn't afford to pay fees for my children
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a new house, because this one is in a bad condition. Secondly, I intend to use another part of the transfer, to pay school fees for my two children in secondary school, and another one whom we expect to join form one next year. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to boost my shop's stock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am very proud of is, having bought a cow, using savings from my shop, that is now providing us with milk for family use,
instead of buying.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, paying school fees for my two children in secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening, when I am resting at home with my children, after closing the shop.
