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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 my third transfer on buying a solar system, chairs and I also payed school fees for my two children who are still in school
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I was able to afford to pay school fees for my children, I also own cattle and I also boosted my farming business that supports me financially
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly sends money directly to their recipients through MPesa and it’s also very confidential, what Give Directly hasn't done well is that they should also empower recipients on how to spend and budget with their transfers
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid school fees for my son at the University, the rest of the money I used to buy bedding since I had been on a very old mattress.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I sleep very comfortably and at least for this semester I do not have any fee arrears
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?
spend your first transfer on buying blanket 2000KES, paid school my son's school fees of 6000KES and use the remaining 3000KES to buy food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying my son's university fees.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay fees for my son who is due to join a university in September 2016.If there are any funds remaining I plan on buying household items like mattresses and blankets.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling fish after the death of my spouse. The business enabled me to build an iron roofed house and tear down my old grass thatched house. I also engaged in selling snacks called 'mandazi' and after diligently saving my profits I was able to build my son a small house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay fees for my son who is due to join a university and also my daughter who is sitting for her final exams in secondary school. If I am unable to raise the required fees they have to defer their studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I selling my wares at the market, I currently sell milk and cooking fat. The atmosphere is usually very lively as customers and sellers interact with each other and this makes me very happy.
