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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying an oxe at 13,500 KES, a sofa set at 13,500 KES, nine iron sheets at 6,000 KES. I then used the rest of the cash to buy clothes, shoes and food for the family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I now have a very decent house that doesn't leak as the previous. I also no longer ask neighbours for clothes and shoes when going for a journey.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by ensuring that the transfers reach the intended individuals.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have built a semi-permanent house of 32 iron sheets with the whole of my second transfer. The reason why I prioritized the construction is that my former house was too old to offer us the comfort we needed as a family. It was leaking and even interrupting with our sleep something I was never happy about.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I can say that I have made a step in life. Our house beckons from far and besides this it offers us the comfort we needed. It is leak-free as opposed to the former one.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to purchase a mattress worth 3800KES,solar lantern 3900KES, paid school fees 1500KES and bought food with the rest of the money.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer to construct a spacious house,pay school fees and buy some oxen.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy some oxen and a ploughing machine which will assist me when I am tilling my farm. The remaining transfers will be used to pay school fees for my children who are in primary schools.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having married a hard working spouse who has born 5 wonderful kids who are my pride and joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income, my children should soon report back to school but I do not have the required fees, this means that they most likely defer their studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I waiting for my dinner. I am always very happy when I am having a meal together with my family.
