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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying one bag of maize, sofa seat (one set), a table and a hand bag, I also bought a cow that I used for paying dowry, I also bought Iron sheet that am planning to build a house with
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I was able to pay dowry and I was also able to buy cattle, now I have cattle of my own and I don't have to borrow my neighbors cattle during farming seasons
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What Give Directly has done well is improving people's lives through sending cash directly to their recipients; I don't see what Give Directly hasn't done well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought two cows and paid bride price for my wife whom I have lived with for five years. I used the remaining portion to refurbish my house and also bought household items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have peace with my inlaws after paying the dowry and I can afford daily meals with much ease.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 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 8 iron sheets 5600 KES, a goat 2000 KES and a bag of corn 2000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on horticulture (tomatoes, and local vegetables)
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My plan is to invest in farming by buying equipment like water pumps and water pipes to help in irrigating my farm,I will also use part of it to expand my current house by buying more iron sheets and lastly use the remaining amount to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is building my current house which has iron roof,my family and I used to suffer so much when it rained since my thatched house was leaking alot making our life very difficult during rainy seasons.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on making ends meet and paying school fees for my children.I have no other sources of income to suppliment farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I'm attending to my vegetables farm.l grow Kales and tomatoes.
