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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I cleared college fees for my son with 20000 KES and spent the rest on 30 iron sheets. We are all happy and I now feel very contented-the construction of my new house is currently underway.
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 because I have managed to acquire a better house. My former one was grass-thatched and this was really inconveniencing me a lot-it was leaky and at the same time, there was no grass to thatch it. Secondly , I never had any bull to count under my assets but now I have one and this has really earned me a lot of respect and I am happy. Finally, I have managed to take enroll my son in a college to acquire skills that would help me in the future.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is that it visits the poorest and give them help at their door step. But, it bothered non-participants so much. This was not suppose to be the case-non-participants should not be given a second chance.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I paid school fees for my son in a secondary school worth 20000 KES and spent the rest on building materials including 50 round poles, 7 Kgs of nails and 32 iron sheets. My son is currently in college and the construction of my main house is also set and therefore I have noticed an improvement in my life and steps I make generally.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to keep my children in school a little longer than before. One of them is currently in college and the remaining 2 are in primary school. Despite the huge school fees needed to facilitate their education, I enjoy the best experience of a peaceful state of mind as opposed to before when I had to keep on running up and down, knocking the door of one bank to the other to foot their academic bills-all these were just frustration.
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 my first transfer on purchase of a few house construction materials (iron sheets, poles and nails) and constructed a small hut on my own land to start me off in life (10,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt first a sense of disbelief as if I was in a dream, then after that, deeply appreciative since actually, I was waiting for this money to construct a house for myself.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on seeking medical treatment for my cancerous leg which has now rendered me immobile.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is buying one cow which provides me with milk which I use, and also sell some.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is sickness. I have a cancerous leg, and I lack money to seek proper treatment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day the morning when I I have just woken up from bed and I realise I am still alive.
