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Kenedy's Profile
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Kenedy
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Casual labour
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Age:
30
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Campaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time
7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to built a house and start a retail shop to earn a living.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
life is good I'm able to afford thing which I wasn't able to afford,and with my business I'm providing for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly was very transparent with us and they deliver just as they promised and nothing else.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
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over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
My spent my second transfer on building a house (simba) 50000KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have my own house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
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over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a bicycle 7600 KES, shoes and food with the token payment.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will build a house ,buy bedding and pay school fees for my two children.
Enrolled
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almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building materials in order to build a better house which can accommodate me with my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is saving money that I get from the casual work I do, till I've been able to put up my current house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is failure to get work. Sometimes I search around for work in the village but I fail to get any.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing on bed.
