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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on purchasing a solar panel to transit us fro the use of kerosene lamp which at some point proved to be expensive. I also purchase 30 pieces of iron sheets that I intend to use in the construction of a new house to replace the old one that I had before.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has greatly changed as compared to how it was before the transfers. Today I have much courage to welcome any visitor in my home because of the new living standard I have acquired.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has stood out to be very different from the other charitable organisations that has ever worked in my region. The fact that it gives unconditional cash directly to its recipients is something worth remembering.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying furniture 10000 KES and building material such 30 pieces of iron sheet,sand and poles 40000 KES. .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i believe am going to built my house having bought building material.
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 bought mattress (4300 KES), a sheep ( 2500 KES) and paid school for my child (2000 KES)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to clear school fees balance and build a house with the upcoming lumpsum payment.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use part of the money to buy furniture for my house then use to start business of selling cereals and the remaining balance I'll pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is building this house, we used to live in a small grass thatched house but now I have a better house out of our hardwork.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is I don't have a source of income and paying school fees for my children is hard. I depend on casual work of washing for people clothes for me to fend for my family. The day there is no work we go without a meal.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when iam called to work for someone since I know I'll get some money for my family.
