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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?
I spent my third transfer to buy cement, sand and paid laborers who renovated my house form mud to plastered, the remaining amount, I spent to buy a cow which will reproduce and provide me with milk to make me healthy and also bought a sack of maize for consumption.
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 built a three roomed house which I live in currently and also I would not have bought a cow. Thank you GD for the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers directly which in turn has uplifted the living standards of recipients. I have not seen anything that Gd has not done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my entire second transfer on materials which I used to build a four roomed house because my old house burnt down so I have been living in a wretched shelter.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life has changed for the better because I now live in a comfortable house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on buying bedding because I lacked proper bedding. I can now sleep soundly thanks to this cash transfer. I also bought 1 sack of maize for food security and spent the remaining amount on other house expenses.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on buying a cow. I have HIV virus and I'm always advised at the hospital to eat balanced diet. So I will buy a cow that I can milk and drink milk for me to be healthy. I will also build a house because the one I'm currently staying in is leaking and is too small to accommodate all my family members.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy budding and stock food with the first transfer,the second transfer I will use it on building a house and the last one I will buy a cow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that since my husband passed away I have been able to educate my children. One even finished high school but am still struggling with the others.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was when I got locked up for one year for losing money that belonged to the group that I was in. My children had no one to provide for them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day when I am sharing a meal with my children.
