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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 the larger part of my third transfer on building a spacious four- roomed house since the previous house I had was small and could fit my family members comfortably. I also bought fertilizer and seeds.
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 have built a decent spacious house which accommodates my family comfortably that I never knew I could have and now I find it friendly hosting my visitors.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly did well by giving the poor in my village money that has changed our living standards. I don't see what GiveDirectly didn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying iron sheets which I want to use in building a new modern and more spacious house since my current house is very old and is leaking at the roof plus its very small. I also settled some school fees that my children were required to pay and then spent the rest in buying new clothe and shoes for my whole family and myself.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now go to bed daily knowing that I will soon have a new and well built house.
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 my first transfer on school fee for my children (1,000 KES) and also 12 pieces of iron sheets towards my new house construction plan (8,000 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money, oooh, I was very happy and felt a deep sense of relief within me because at that very moment, my children were at home, having been sent away from school due to fee non-payment earlier in the day. The following morning I rushed to pay their fee as a matter of priority, thank you.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a better house and a bigger one to accommodate my whole family,the one we are in is very small and in a bad condition.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that we have built the house we are in. We have planted tress that we sell at times.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is providing for my family,we don't have any source of income and we only depend on farming which is not doing well because of the bad weather.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we are resting with the children during the day and telling stories.
