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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($249 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
I have been able to increase my farm produce because of my ability to use modern farming techniques by buying modern fertilizers and seedlings that give out quality farm products.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My main focus is paying school fees for my children who are at different stages of their learning ladder.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
I managed to rent a business premises so I will be able to conduct my business in peace for a long time in the future. The good thing is that I am starting a new year without any school arrears.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
As we gear up towards the new year, I expect my business to do well, which means that I will be generating more money thereby being able to sort out my financial need without any stress.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
25000 KES ($249 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly is that I'm so proud my children will be in school for the whole without being sent back for school fee because I cleared all their fee.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, I expect to have a constructed for running my business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently different from the way it would have been had I not received money from GiveDirectly is that I didn't borrow money for paying my children's school fee, this makes me feel so light and stress-free.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I'm currently running a small business in a rental shop but now I have a goal of constructing a room for the business and add more stock to it.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in life is unreliable source of income to enable me provide for my family basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children are from school as I get the opportunity of helping them do their homework.I feel happy seeing them improve in their performance.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on paying school fees for my children. Education is the key to better life and a hopeful future.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is building a better and spacious house. I no longer get rained on as before when my house was leaking and small in size. This makes me feel very happy.
