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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the third transfer paying school for my college education, reduce the fee arrears that I had before. I also bought household items that I didn't have before and what remain I spent on food.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life wouldn't be different if I never received money because I was able to pay the school arrears in order to continue with my classes.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well to elevate poverty directly to the household that is needy.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to buy steel door. I am a student and most of the time am not at home meaning that with the door I had, my house could be broken into and my books stolen. I also paid college fees, bought steel windows, bought a bed, bought a mattress, and 2 goats.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I use to sleep on a mat and my house had wooden doors which was old. Now I sleep on a bed with a mattress, my house has a steel door which has enhanced my security.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l am planning to plaster my house so l bought 5 bags of cements and 1 tone of sand at 9720 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to buy bicycle for my daily use , to buy furniture and also to finish the project of plastering my house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money plaster my house to avoid frequent maintance. Secondly to buy a cow which will help me incase of any emergency. Finally l would like to buy household items for my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income .
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when when waken up in good health.
