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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 the transfer on elctricity 17000 KES, bought chairs 10000 KES, paid school fees 10000 KES,bought TV decorder 4400 KES and used the balance on daily meals.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Mylife would have not came i would have not seen electricity in my own compound which is something i enjoy now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give direct has enabled us leave comfortable lives.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 16000 KES on electricity installation in my house, bought cement (15500 KES) soil (3500 KES) and paid 12800 KES for labour work to complete repairing and extending my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happy to be living in a permanent house which I do not have to cement all the time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought sand (two lorries) for 8,500 KES and paid tithe for 500 KES. The rest was spent on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy cement and plaster the walls and floor of my house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to cement my house to avoid dust and improve my health. Finally Iwould wish to expand my business to generate more income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are through my business l have managed to buy a piece of land where l am staying right now. Secondly l have struggled to educate my children though through difficulties.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor health condition which has really affected my productivity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when grazing my livestock.
