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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying 60 pieces of iron sheets 78000 KES the money on top i was added by my spouse.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life would have never changed if not for Give directly i would still be staying in my leaking house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion Give direct has done a good work in improving lives and my greatest wish would be they continue.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials such as bricks and iron sheets as I await to commence the process of building my new house that will see me do away with the cumbersome process of earthen plastering. I also spent part of my transfer in paying my son's school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having achieved half of my dream by buying the building materials. I can not wait to start building the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to stock my salon.So i bought a blow-dry machine. I want to generate more incoming from my business and make my family live a comfortable free from poverty. Thank you GiveDirectly.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will use my upcoming transfer to expand my hairdressing business more by buying more stock. I also have a barber shop that i am planning to expand too. I will be able to sustain my family more comfortably now.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer in expanding the two businesses that I do.I will buy more machines for my kinyozi business and also increase the stock in my small kiosk.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I always work hard in my business and ensure that I sustain my family needs.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I do not have a stable income.Sometimes the business gets so down and I do not even sell but the family needs are still there to be met.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am working in my business.
