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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
We spent on buying a calf and two oxen for ploughing. I also bought farm fertilizers and paid fees for my spouse who is taking a course in driving for his future employment opportunities.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am currently owning cows which I might sell in future when in need of more school fees for my children. This is a big difference that has brought peace in my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well in helping poorest household to have good homes and other basic needs. We are very happy with the idea of unconditional giving.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on buying 3 cow which I know in the near feature they will generate basic income to my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I did not have any single animal in my compound before but currently I have three cow which in two years to come they will generate income through selling of milk to local resident.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on paying college fees for my husband 9,000 KES and we spent the remaining 900 KES on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on buying furniture, Oxen for ploughing and to start a small business to enable me earn an income.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to proceed with the tailoring course that I started but stopped due to lack of money,to use the rest of the transfer to expand my house since its too small and use the rest to buy house hold items like matresses and blankets.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to work hard in my farm and bought tables and chairs for my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship that I do not have a stable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when my whole family has woken up well.
