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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 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 constructed a kitchen, dug and built a latrine. These are some of the things I lacked most in my life and it was that embarrassing.
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 no longer rely on open defecation this means that my sanitation has improved a lot and I don't need to be worried of contracting cholera anymore. Again, currently, I have a kitchen as opposed to before when I used to cook in the open. This has improved my sanitation too.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is sending us money directly but it would consider employing more resilient staff who would be able to listen and adapt to all challenges in the field. Some of your staff are not resilient enough to cop up with the field challenges like non-participation.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 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 building a kitchen, bathroom, pit latrine and planted sugarcane in my one acre farm with the remaining amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel so happy after meeting my priority needs which I could have not met if I din't receive transfers.This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 to buy seeds, fertilizers and other farming expenses.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was overjoyed when I received money from GiveDirectly and called the rest of the family to share the good news.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfers as capital to start shoes business the illicit alcohol brewing that I do currently is illegal and risky.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My achievement is that I have survived arrests in my illegal business and have been able to buy furniture for my house and other small items with the proceeds.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I always have to pay bribes to the police to avoid arrest and sometimes they demand big amounts. This is the biggest challenge I have to face since it makes me run loses.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the morning when I have to celebrate and thank God for giving me life in a new day.
