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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on adding capital into my second hand clothes vending business 15,000KES. I paid school fees for my two children who are in primary school 4,000 KES.I have also saved some amount in my savings account 28,000 KES since I am planning to buy a second hand motorcycle which I will use for transportation.
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 have my own second hand clothes vending business of which I am making double from profits from it to support my family financially hence I no longer await my husband to provide money that is needed for my household upkeep.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did a good job of giving unconditional cash transfers to the poorest household since this households their living standards have improved positively.
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 have only spent 10000 KES of my third transfer to buy uniform for my two children for 4000 KES, and their pay school fee for 6000 KES. The remaining 40000 KES i have saved to purchase a motorcycle coming December.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the opportunity of being part of GiveDirect project which as positively transform my life
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 token payment on adding capital to my small business.I also bought a mattress and a sufuria.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a motorcycle.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to improve the stock in my little grocery business and also to buy a motorcycle which I intend to use in a taxi business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest of the fact that I have been able to start my little grocery business which I run from home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is when I had to nurse my baby and run the grocery business without anyone around to help.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am counting cash from the day's sales.
