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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school fee for my child in primary school, bought a bed, a sofa set, replaced the windows with better steel ones, am still remaining with about 10,000 KES which I want to use to start a saloon business for my wife.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I managed to pay huge fee balances for my two siblings who sitting their fourth form examination last year and I kept wondering how I would be able the pay the fee arrears until GiveDirectly came.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, GiveDirectly do well by giving the money in three transfers; this is because if a very big amount of cash is given to someone who initially did not have any plans, then there are high chances of the money being misused.
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 spent my money on fees for my two children who were in high school but had been sent home for not paying school fees then.They sat for their final exam and I'm happy they managed to complete their high school education.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I also started a small business for my wife and now she can help me settle some family bills from that.
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 buying Iron sheet worth 10000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and start up a new business with my upcoming transfer
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a house since I do not have any house . Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to support my family. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to pay school fees for my son.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that dispite all the struggles have managed to pay school fees for my siblings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to help support my dependants
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when have got some casual work to do knowing that I will get some money in the evening.
