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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the transfer I received buy building materials to plaster my incomplete house and I also bought maize seeds to plant and manure to boost my farm produce which I can sell and get income for my family and also for consumption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used most portion of my second transfer to pay college fees for my child because it was my late wife's dream to see our son through college and I intended to fulfill the dream. I bought 6 bags of cement and sand which I have used to cement the floor of my house because as a widower, I could not smear the house using cowdung and also it has always been my late wife's dream to live in a cemented house. The remaining amount, I used on fertilizer for planting and seeds for planting.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well in sending us money directly through Mpesa which has minimize bribe cases. I have not seen anything that Gd did not do well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have paid college fees for my child but he would be staying home due to lack of fees and also I would not have cemented my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my first transfer to pay hospital bill for my spouse was very sick, unfortunately she pass on so l had to use the remaining balance on her funeral program.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy because l knew all my dreams will come true.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my children,I will also rebuild my house which is very old and lastly I will set up a small business so that I can be getting some small income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
At the moment I have none that I can think of,because my life has not been good. We are just struggling to survive.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of money and the ability to set up a business. I have always wanted something to do since we don't have any job but due to lack of money we have not been able to make any changes in our lives.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am able to provide for my children all the meals as required.
