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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to cement both walls and floor of my house then painted the walls. Paid my two children in high school fee. I also purchased corns for family consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I've improved in my body weight since I can get food without struggling so much. Apart from that, I'm now living in a descent cemented house without dust as the previous one.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GD does well is that it doesn't force people to join the program, it is voluntary. I think GD should guarantee us monthly sustainability fee.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to build a kitchen because l was sharing my two roomed house with my daughters who are aged and under luo customs it is not allowed , the remaining balance l spent to pay school fees for my child who has been staying home for sometime.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The difference in my life is that l no longer share with my children the same house and the house also has become more spacious.
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 cash transfer on buying a mattress 3,000 KES, electricity installation 3,000 KES, paid school fees 3,500 KES and spent the remaining 400 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a house with the upcoming cash transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to change the roof of my house and build a kitchen.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is owning a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was being a widow and physically challenged.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when praising God.
