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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on smearing the house I had built with the second transfer and now its nicely aligned. I bought a solar lamp and a battery.I paid school fees for my two brother who are in college and high school respectively 10000 KES. I bought a television. I have also saved some money 7000 KES which I am planning to use on enrolling for an electrical course that I want to pursue.
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 my own shelter and I feel more comfortable in it hence I no -longer have to sleep at my neighbors or relative's places because of being homeless.Thanks to GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly did well by maintaining impartiality in the households they visited. I would to suggest that GiveDirectly should consider giving transfer once in lump-sum to avoid recipients having inconveniences to achieve some of their plans since getting money in an interval at times issues arise that one have to prioritize some of the transfers in such issues hindering them to reach their goals.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house with entire amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer ask for a place to sleep at my neighbours' as before because I now have my own house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on on paying school fee for my younger brother so that he is not sent home due to fee arrears. The remaining cash I spent on buying some of the household items that I didn't have before such as blanket, clothes and shoes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer. It was the best moment in my life.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My priority is to first build a house because I sleep at my neighbor's house. I will also start a business that can earn me some income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The greatest thing I'm proud of is finishing my schooling.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money.I cannot do anything despite finishing my education because of lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the day when I achieve something great.
Just like now,I'm happy with your visit because I have hopes I'm going to achieve something great.
