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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on purchasing a sofa set and a television to furnish my living room. I felt much shame when GD staffs visited me and had to sit on the floor since there was nothing they could sit on. Secondly, I purchased a solar panel and a battery to help provide light and energy for use in my house. I am so proud that I live comfortably today, watching live news worldwide.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Were it not for the transfer, I would not have managed to clear the huge school arrears that had accumulated in the school where my daughter learnt which would have resulted into school drop out.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done so well in sending us money directly into our mobile phones without involving third party agents.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to buy building materials as l am planning to build a kitchen for my children to have a place where they can spend their night. I also spent the transfer to pay school fee arrears for my children who are in secondary school. The remaining balance I spent on maize plantation.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have manage to do a lager scale maize plantation, of which l am very sure l will not go without food for a long time.
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 the token transfer buying 2 bags of maize, I also paid the debt which was worrying me.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because, I didn't have money to pay the debt that I was owing someone and by receiving the cash I knew all shall be well with me.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to plough our farms, buy seeds and pay for labour. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to make a fishing boat, and also buy a fishing net. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to clear fee balance for our child, who did his form four final exams this year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are proudest of is, having educated our son up to form four level, despite the challenges we faced.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, providing food for our family, due to inadequate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when I'm relaxing with my family, after having breakfast.
