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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer to buy land where I intent to build my house and the remaining amount, I spent to buy a sack of maize fir consumption and other household goods which I did not have.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I now have my own plot of land which I never thought I could buy and also I have a cow which is now providing my family with milk
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly keeps their promises and also it has change and uplifted the living standards of recipients in our community. I have not seen anything that GD has not done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing a bag of maize for the family consumption and used most of the amount on purchasing two dairy cattle with an intention of selling the offsprings infuture to pay fees for my children who are still young .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, right now my family and I eat well because I bought enough food hence I am nolonger stressed unlike before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
i spent my first transfer to pay school fees for my children, bought a sheep which will reproduce and give me more sheep which I can later exchange for a cow, and also bought 20 tins of maize for my family's consumption.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My dream has always been to have my own livestock and with the second transfer, am going to buy two cattle which will give me milk to sell during lactation and earn income also i will buy sofa set to add beauty to my house.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, I intend to use part of the transfer to pay school levies for my five children in primary school. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to build a house in my own piece of land, so that I have my own home. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to buy a cow and a sheep, as an investment for future use.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am very proud of is having been able to pay school levies for my children, though under difficult circumstances, through my savings from my rope-weaving small business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, paying school levies for my children, because I am the sole bread-winner, following the death of my husband.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening, when I am relaxing as my children prepare supper.
